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Minutes - Final
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
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COUNCILMEMBERS
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Ben Elenbaas
Kaylee Galloway
Jon Scanlon
Mark Stremler
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Cathy Halka, AICP, CMC
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COUNTY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Kaylee Galloway called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in a
hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, Kaylee Galloway,
Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
There was no report.
MINUTES CONSENT
Byrd moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was seconded
by Scanlon (see votes on individual items below).
1. M1N2025-010 Committee of the Whole for February 11, 2025
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED
BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
2. MIN2025-01 1 Regular County Council for February 11, 2025
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED
BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
3. MIN2025-012 Committee of the Whole Executive Session for February 25, 2025
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED
BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
4. MIN2025-013 Committee of the Whole for February 25, 2025
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Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED
BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
5. MIN2025-014 Regular County Council for February 25, 2025
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Minutes Consent be APPROVED
BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AB2025-140 Resolution vacating a portion of Camp 2 Road
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Resolution Requiring a Public
Hearing be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: RES 2025-009
2. AB2025- l49 Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code 24.05, Onsite Sewage
System Regulations
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and the following person spoke:
• Joni Hensley
Hearing no one else, Galloway closed the Public Hearing.
Donovan moved and Buchanan seconded that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Sue Sullivan, Health and Community Services, answered how this might
impact the homeowner inspection program, and stated there is no plan to do
away with that program.
Hayli Hruza, Health and Community Services, spoke about the definition of
minor repair in the ordinance and what will now require a permit, and
answered whether it is too ambiguous which may lead to additional costs
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for homeowners.
Donovan's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2025-012
3. AB2025-157 Review final project performances on the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Home Repair Program and the CDBG Microenterprise Assistance Program
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Ross Quigley, Opportunity Council, briefed the Councilmembers on the
Home Repair Program.
Donovan moved and Buchanan seconded that the item be approved.
Quigley answered questions.
Greg Winter, Opportunity Council Executive Director, spoke about the
Microenterprise Assistance Program.
Cathy Halka, Clerk of the Council, stated this item does not require a
motion.
Kayla Schott-Bresler, Executive's Office, stated that is her understanding.
Donovan withdrew his motion.
Quigley answered whether there are any similar home rehab programs that
are grant -oriented as opposed to loans. He spoke about the State -funded
Home Rehabilitation grant program and how people can find out about that
that.
The speakers stated both programs on the agenda tonight are over and they
will not receive another round of grants.
The PUBLIC HEARING was held (file final).
4. AB2025-183 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 1.28 Standards for Correctional
Facilities
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
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Hearing.
Buchanan moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Donovan stated he appreciates this moving forward but he is still not sure
that everything that they were expecting is accessible online.
Scanlon stated he spoke to the Sheriff who said the Council will be the first
to know when this is online. Once it is online he would like to send it to
relevant groups (such as the Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task
Force) to review it.
Buchanan's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
OPEN SESSION
Enactment No: ORD 2025-013
The following people spoke:
• Daniel DeMay
• Doug Revelle "Yoshe"
• Daniel Harm
• Kilmeny Miller
• Tina Erwin
• Otto Pointer
• John Miller
• Zelda Rood
• Kim Doyle
• Jeri Knudson
• Marilyn Chu
• Megan Asheghi
• Jamie Desmul
• Natalie Chavez
• Markis Dee Stidham
• Parneet Kaur
• Brian Smart
• Cindy Johansen
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Hearing no one else, Galloway closed the Open Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through thirteen.
Councilmembers voted on those items (see votes on individual items
below).
1. AB2025-186 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of
Children, Youth and Families in the amount of $8,840, for a total amended agreement
amount of $827,677.20
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
Nay: 0
2. AB2025-192 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Axon Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $229,668.06
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
3. AB2025-195 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Aha! Childcare & Family Learning Center to increase
kindergarten readiness for enrolled children at a licensed childcare facility, in the
amount of $106,773
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
4. AB2025-197 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement
between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire District 19 to lease the
property Iocated at 9186 Mt Baker Highway, in the amount of $1.00 per year
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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
Nay: 0
5. AB2025-199 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority
to provide funding for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program in
the amount of $40,262, for a total amended agreement amount of $1,216,096
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
Nay: 0
6. AB2025-200 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Sustainable Connections to provide funding for the
Food Recovery Program in the amount of $11,667, for a total amended contract
amount of $113,542
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
7. AB2025-201 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter. into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Lifeline Connections to provide behavioral health
services in the Whatcom County Jail, Work Center, and for Court Involved Youth in
the amount of $211,000, for a total amended contract amount of $3,402,810
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
8. AB2025-204 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for Correctional Services
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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
Nay: 0
9. AB2025-206 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a loan and grant
agreement between Whatcom County and Habitat for Humanity for the acquisition of
property that will allow for the construction of at least 40 affordable homes in the
amount of a $231,000 grant and a $469,000 loan for a total of $700,000
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
10. AB2025-207 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and Mount Baker School District to provide
funding for renovations necessary to construct a school -based health center in the
amount of $55,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $85,000
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
Nay: 0
11. AB2025-209 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health
to provide funding for various public health services in the amount of $53,403, for a
total amended agreement amount of $5,318,686
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
Nay: 0
12. AB2025-214 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to increase kindergarten
readiness for students ages 3-5, in the amount of $149,000
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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
13. AB2025-215 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Cozy Bears Early Learning to increase kindergarten readiness
and expand licensed childcare capacity, in the amount of $43,500
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
OTHER ITEMS
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
1. AB2025-046 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the Attorney General of Washington for cy pres
funding, in the amount of $125,000
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the SUBSTITUTE Interlocal be AUTHORIZED.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Donovan read from the memo (on file) about the different buckets this
money is going towards.
Stremler stated only a portion of the funding is going to a gun buyback
program.
Scanlon stated he is thankful for the Sheriffs Office pursuing this funding.
Donovan's motion that the SUBSTITUTE Interlocal be AUTHORIZED
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
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2. AB2025-171 Resolution amending the 2006 Birch Bay Comprehensive Stormwater Plan to include
four Subwatershed Master Plans (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood
Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Galloway reported for the Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee
and moved that the Resolution (FCZDBS) be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: RES 2025-010
(From Council Planning and Development Committee)
3. AB2025-194 Resolution docketing Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation amendments
Elenbaas reported for the Planning and Development Committee and
moved that the resolution be APPROVED.
Elenbaas stated the school district (PLN2025-00003) is paying Whatcom
County a fee to docket their item. It seems that is just trading tax dollars so
he would like to waive that fee.
George Roche, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, discussed with
Councilmembers what the process would be to do that.
Byrd moved that the school district specific request is docketed by the
Council and that all additional requests continue to move forward as
presented.
The motion was seconded by Elenbaas.
Elenbaas stated the motion would change the Bellingham School District's
item from being a privately -requested item to being an item docketed by the
Council which means there is no fee charged.
Roche stated it might be better to remove the school district from the
action for tonight and to write a separate resolution that deals with their
issue specifically.
Byrd withdrew his motion.
Byrd moved to pass the two items currently proposed that are not the
school district item and hold the school district item until their next
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meeting, at which point staff can bring forward a new resolution. There was
no second.
Elenbaas moved to amend Exhibit A in the third column (where it says
"applicant") to say "Whatcom county." There was no second.
Roche stated perhaps it would be better to hold this matter for two weeks to
make sure it is done appropriately.
Aly Pennucci, Executive's Office, answered whether they could just amend
as per Elenbaas' last motion, and stated the resolution, as presented, does
not set a clean record of whether or not Council waived the fees. She stated
the cleanest thing would be to hold this and let them revise the exhibit to
represent the Council's intention.
Galloway moved to hold this item for two weeks and send it back to the
Planning and Development Committee.
The motion was seconded by Byrd.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Galloway's motion that the Resolution be HELD and REFERRED to the
Planning and Development Committee carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: RES 2025-013
Motion approved 7-0 to hold this item for two weeks and send it back to the Planning and Development Committee.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSION& AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2025-180 Appointment to vacancies on the Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee,
Applicant(s): Daniel DeMay, Marcus Dee Stidham, Kristen Fox
Buchanan moved to nominate all three applicants (with a vote of one). The
motion was seconded by Donovan.
Councilmembers discussed the applicants and Markis Dee Stidham was
appointed with four votes as follows:
Donovan: Stidham
Galloway: Stidham
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Scanlon: DeMay
Stremler: DeMay
Buchanan: Stidham
Byrd: DeMay
Elenbaas: Stidham
This agenda item was APPOINTED.
Appointed Markis Dee Stidham with four votes
2. AB2025-190 Appointment to a vacancy on the Noxious Weed Control Board, District 4 position,
Applicant: Alexander Vondrell
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Council Appointment be
APPOINTED.
Councilmembers discussed the specification that members of the Whatcom
County Noxious Weed Control Board must reside in their represented
district and have 10 signatures from registered voters in that district in
order to be appointed to the Board, and why other boards do not require
signatures.
George Roche, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, answered questions.
Byrd'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
CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS.
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2025-187 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Jessica Stugelmayer
to the Whatcom County Library System's Rural Library Board
Byrd moved and Scanlon 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
2. AB2025-189 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Zelda Rood to the
Whatcom County Developmental Disabilities Board
Byrd moved and Buchanan seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED.
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Councilmembers thanked the applicant for coming and speaking to them
tonight and for being engaged.
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
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
1. AB2025-22-4 Non -binding multi jurisdictional resolution regarding population, housing and
employment allocations
Galloway reported for the Committee of the Whole.
Galloway moved and Elenbaas seconded that the Resolution be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Abstain: 1 - Donovan
Enactment No: RES 2025-011
2. AB2025-225 Request motion to appoint a councilmember representative to the Forest Advisory
Committee
Elenbaas and Stremler nominated themselves.
Donovan moved and Buchanan seconded to nominate Elenbaas and Stremler
with a vote of one.
Elenbaas and Stremler spoke about why they would like to be appointed.
Elenbaas was appointed with four votes as follows:
Elenbaas: 4 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Galloway
Stremler: 1 - Scanlon
Abstain: 2 - Elenbaas and Stremler
This agenda item was APPOINTED.
Appointed Elenbaas with 4 votes
3. AB2.025-226 Request motion to appoint a councilmember representative to the Economic
Development Investment Board
Galloway stated they recently amended the code for this board and
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originally it was a chair appointment, so, at the Council's annual
reorganization in January, the appointment went by default to the Council
chair. However, the code does not stipulate anymore that it has to be the
chair.
Elenbaas nominated Stremler.
Stremler accepted the nomination and spoke about why he thinks it would
be a good fit for him.
Scanlon moved and Donovan seconded to appoint Stremler to the
Economic Development Investment Board.
Kayla Schott-Bresler, Executive's Office, spoke about when the board
meets.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, Stremler, and
Buchanan
Nay: 0
This agenda item was APPOINTED.
Appointed Stremler with 7 votes
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Galloway stated that Introduction items #1 (AB2025-196) and #5
(AB2025-220) had title revisions.
Buchanan requested to remove Introduction item #1 (AB2025-196) to vote
on it separately.
Byrd moved to introduce items two through six. The motion was seconded
by Scanlon.
Councilmembers voted on those items (see votes on individual items
below).
1. AB2025-196 Ordinance temporarily amending the funding limit of cash flow loans from the Road
Fund to North Lake Samish Bridge No. 107 Replacement Fund -3905 from
$2,000,000 up to $6,656,262.32 for a term not to exceed two years
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THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW.
2. AB2025-211 Ordinance establishing a project -based budget for the East Whatcom Regional
Resource Center Sports Court
Byrd moved and Scanlon 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
3. AB2025-212 Ordinance authorizing an interfund loan for the construction of the East Whatcom
Regional Resource Center Sports Court
Byrd moved and Scanlon 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
4. AB2025-213 Ordinance establishing a project -based budget for the Silver Lake Boat Launch at
Silver Lake Park
Byrd moved and Scanlon 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
5. AB2025-220 Ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount
of $1,485,889
Byrd moved and Scanlon 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
6. AB2025-218 Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee,
Agriculture representative, Applicant(s): Rich Appel
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Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Council Appointment Requiring
Introduction be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
INTRODUCTION ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
1. AB2025-196 Ordinance temporarily amending the funding limit of cash flow loans from the Road
Fund to North Lake Samish Bridge No. 107 Replacement Fund -3905 from
$2,000,000 up to $6,656,262.32 for a term not to exceed two years
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
Councilmembers discussed disappointment in the situation in which they
have to potentially look to unincorporated taxpayers to fund something for
which the County had an agreement with the State and Federal Government,
how quickly the Public Works Department recognized there was a problem
with funding and came up with a solution like this, whether there are
grounds to deal with this through a legal mechanism if the Federal executive
order is unconstitutional, that they should look at a strategy to partner with
other local governments dealing with the same issue, and that they do not
know yet whether or when they are getting paid.
George Roche, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, encouraged the Council to
keep working with the Prosecuting Attorney and maybe they will come up
with something when it comes to recovering Federal grant money, but that
they should not hold their breath.
Donovan stated the assumption that they are going to get the money back is
a risky assumption, and asked whether the Administration should just put a
stop work order on this bridge.
Roche stated the County has a contract with the bridge -building company
which is enforceable, and that they can sue the County if we breach our
duties under that contract.
Byrd's motion that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Byrd, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Abstain: 2 - Buchanan, and Donovan
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COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
ADJOURN
Councilmembers gave committee reports.
Kayla Schott-Bresler, Executive's Office, spoke about the progress on a
Healthy Children's Fund contract which was spoken about in Open Session
by several speakers.
Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
The County Couneil 4pproved these minutes on March 25, 2025.
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