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Minutes - Final
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6PM
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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
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, reported on the following:
• He had meetings in Olympia yesterday and discussed Point Roberts
• The progressive design service request for qualifications (RFQ) will
be published tomorrow for the Whatcom County justice facility and
behavioral health center
• Efforts to get more clarity on Lummi Island ferry funding
• The change of leadership in the Health Department and temporary
staffing resources from the Executive's Office to augment staffing
for the Healthy Children's Fund implementation plan
• They will be sending mid -biennium budget instructions to the
departments this week and asking them to do an exercise to absorb
all the payroll increases in 2026
• The continuation of budget prioritization work
• They are working on the capital projects priorities and will bring
options to the Council soon.
Scanlon asked about the Administration being out of compliance with the
Charter regarding reporting on the prior quarter budgets. He asked if, after
they get the 2024 quarter four report at the next meeting, they will get a
2025 quarter one report in four weeks' time.
Sidhu stated he cannot promise that, but they are working hard to bring that
into compliance. He spoke about the finance system upgrade transition in
the last quarter of 2024 and difficulties with that.
MINUTES CONSENT
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Buchanan moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was
seconded by Donovan (see votes on individual items below).
1. M1N2025-018 Special Council for March 18, 2025
Buchanan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
2. MIN2025-019 Committee of the Whole Executive Session for March 25, 2025
Buchanan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
3. MIN2025-020 Committee of the Whole for March 25, 2025
Buchanan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
4. MIN2025-021 Regular County Council for March 25, 2025
Buchanan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AB2025-231 Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Section 1.14, Electoral
Precincts, with newly established voting precinct boundaries for Whatcom County
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Byrd moved and Donovan seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be ADOPTED.
Stacy Henthorn, County Auditor, answered whether it is the districting
committee or the Auditor that does this, and stated this is done yearly and is
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based on annexations.
Byrd's motion that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be ADOPTED
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2025-019
2. AB2025-234 Resolution to declare Whatcom County real property as surplus and approve transfer
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Donovan 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 2025-014
3. AB2025-246 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) regarding
home -based businesses
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Buchanan moved and Elenbaas seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a
Public Hearing be ADOPTED.
Elenbaas stated the intent of this language is not to inhibit or shut down any
existing businesses. They looked at it as enabling language. He stated if
someone finds something that is hindering their ability to run their farm
festival which they have run for years, they should get a hold of him so he
can help to get it fixed.
Buchanan's motion that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be
ADOPTED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2025-020
4. AB2025-255 Resolution to sell county tax title property by negotiation
Galloway opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
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Buchanan moved and Stremler seconded that the Resolution Requiring a
Public Hearing be APPROVED.
Steve Oliver, County Treasurer, answered whether this was the same parcel
as on agenda item two (AB2025-234), and stated this is a second property in
proximity to the first one. He answered a question about how it is being
sold and stated they received a letter of interest from the City of
Bellingham to acquire this piece of property. He answered how long it took
for them to foreclose on the property, and stated they foreclosed on it in
the late 1980s or early 1990s.
Buchanan's motion that the Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing be
APPROVED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
OPEN SESSION
Enactment No: RES 2025-015
The following people spoke:
• Donnell Tanksley, Sheriff
• David Jacobson
• Robin Cully
• Caleb Erickson
• Wendy Jones
• John Westerfield
• Daniel Harm
• Britt Hanowell
• Bill Elfo
• Doug Chadwick
• JeriLyn Klix
• Samuel Madrid
• Erik Francis
• Shauna Baldetta
• Derek Jones
• Anthony Paz
• Magnus Gervol
• Ryan Whaley
• Parneet Kaur
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• Steve Harris
• Tina Gill
• Natalie Chavez
• Misty Flowers
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 14.
Stremler stated he would like to consider Consent Agenda item number 1
(AB2025-283) separately.
Donovan amended his motion and moved to approve Consent Agenda
items two through 14.
Councilmembers voted on those items (see motions and votes below).
CLERK'S NOTE for AB2025-288: The dollar amount ($190,000) noted in the
agenda item title was entered incorrectly. The contract clearly indicates $180,000
which is consistent with the amount budgeted for that agreement, so the amount in the
title should be $180,000.
1. AB2025-283 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 $298,592, for a
total amended agreement amount of $5,617,278
THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW.
2. AB2025-284 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Bennett Engineering to monitor closed landfills in the
amount of $10,629, for a total amended contract amount of $157,265
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. AB2025-187 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement
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between Whatcom County and Sun Community Services to lease the property
located at 515 E Chestnut Street in Bellingham
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. AB2025-288 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between
Whatcom County and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) in
support of the Domestic Violence Commission in the amount of $190,000
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
CLERK'S NOTE: THE DOLLAR AMOUNT ($190,000) NOTED IN THE AGENDA ITEM TITLE WAS
ENTERED INCORRECTLY. THE CONTRACT CLEARLY INDICATES $180,000 WHICH IS CONSISTENT
WITH THE AMOUNT BUDGETED FOR THAT AGREEMENT, SO THE AMOUNT IN THE TITLE SHOULD
BE $180,000.
5. AB2025-295 Request authorization for the County Executive to grant a perpetual easement to
Patrick and Peggy Rauso across park property for ingress/egress purposes to a
private residence adjacent to Lake Whatcom Park
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Agreement be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
6. AB2025-296 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into Amendment 3 to the
agreement between Whatcom County and Astound Business Solutions, LLC
(formerly Wave) for additional leased fiber optic connectivity from the Courthouse to
the 400 N. Commercial Street building and to the 104/110 Unity Street building in the
amount of $75,079.49
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:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
7. AB2025-297 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for
Operation Stonegarden FY23, in the amount of $10,000
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
8. AB2025-298 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and City of Sumas for Operation Stonegarden FY23, in
the amount of $25,000
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
9. AB2025-299 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and City of Lynden for Operation Stonegarden FY23, in
the amount of $25,000
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
10. AB2025-300 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Everson for Operation Stonegarden
FY23, in the amount of $25,000
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
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11. AB2025-301 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Blaine for Operation Stonegarden FY23,
in the amount of $25,000
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
12. AB2025-307 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement
between Whatcom County and the Back Country Horsemen of Washington for use
of a portion of the Y- Road Landfill property to be used as a trailhead and off -road
parking for horse related recreational activities
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Agreement be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
13. AB2025-308 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Sendan Center to increase kindergarten readiness, in the
amount of $244,597
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
14. AB2025-309 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Whatcom Family YMCA to increase kindertgarten readiness,
in the amount of $506,253
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
CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
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1. AB2025-283 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 $298,592, for a
total amended agreement amount of $5,617,278
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED.
Stremler stated a member of the public asked that this item be considered
separately and asked why a five percent increase is needed four months into
the year.
The following people spoke:
• Kayla Schott-Bresler, Executive's Office
• Satpal Sidhu, County Executive
• Randy Rydel, Administrative Services Department Finance Director
They discussed with councilmembers that this is revenue increase from the
State, that $88,000 is from the State and the rest is Federal funding, how the
funding works when it is granted to the County, and concerns about the
Federal Government pulling back funds that have already been sent.
Donovan's motion that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
OTHER ITEMS
(From Council Committee of the Whole)
1. AB2025-221 Discussion and motion relating to draft Countywide Planning Policy amendments
Galloway reported for Committee of the Whole and moved that Donovan's
proposed changes (in the "Substitute Countywide Planning Policies -
Galloway & Donovan" version) and Nooksack Tribe's letter regarding
potential changes go to the relevant stakeholders (City/County Planner
Group) for feedback, and that Galloway's proposed change to Section I (9)
(in blue in the substitute) be sent to the Surface Mining Advisory
Committee for their feedback.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and
Stremler
Nay: 0
This agenda item was DISCUSSED AND MOTIONS) APPROVED.
Motion approved 7-0 that Donovan's proposed changes (in the "Substitute Countywide Planning Policies - Galloway
& Donovan" version) and Nooksack Tribe's letter regarding potential changes go to the relevant stakeholders
(City/County Planner Group) for feedback, and that Galloway's proposed change to Section I (9) (in blue in the
substitute) be sent to the Surface Mining Advisory Committee for their feedback.
2. AB2025-239 Resolution regarding additional guidance from the County Council to the Executive
and Planning and Development Services Department on the population, housing, and
employment allocations
Galloway reported for the Committee of the Whole and moved that the
Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE.
Councilmembers discussed after motion.
Galloway's motion that the Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
3. AB2025-280 Resolution approving a conditional use permit and development agreement for
Ponderosa Estates Mobile Home Park
Galloway reported for the Committee of the Whole and moved that the
SUBSTITUTE Resolution be APPROVED.
Byrd stated it would be nice if they could get a presentation in the future to
go over the facts and include the resources.
Kim Thulin, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, stated she has advised the
Planning Department's counsel, on the Council's behalf, that the Council
would like to be able to review the documents and hearing for similar items
in the future before making a decision.
Galloway stated they are acting in a quasi-judicial manner.
Galloway's motion that the SUBSTITUTE Resolution be APPROVED carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2025-185 Appointment to a vacancy on the Forest Advisory Committee, commercial forest
landowner position, Applicant(s): Robert Janicki
Elenbaas moved and Buchanan seconded that the Council Appointment
Requiring Introduction be APPOINTED.
Councilmembers discussed the motion and that they can consider
somebody for the commercial forestry position who resides outside of
Whatcom County so long as their land is within Whatcom County.
Byrd moved that they waive any requirements, in this case, that a member of
the committee live in Whatcom County.
The motion was seconded by Buchanan.
Elenbaas withdrew his motion to appoint.
Kim Thulin, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, stated they may waive the
requirement under the updated code provision.
Councilmembers discussed that they would be waiving the residency
requirement for this particular applicant for this particular position.
The motion to waive carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, Stremler, Buchanan, Byrd, and
Donovan
Nay: 0
Buchanan moved and Elenbaas seconded that the Council Appointment
Requiring Introduction be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Motion approved 7-0 that they waive any requirements, in this case, that any member of the committee live in
Whatcom County
2. AB2025-250 Appointment to a vacancy on the Surface Mining Advisory Committee, Geologist
position, Applicant(s): John Byers
Scanlon moved and Byrd seconded that the Council Appointment Requiring
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Introduction be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
3. AB2025-294 Reconsideration of appointment to a position on the Whatcom County Forest
Advisory Committee, Harvester position, Member: Quentin Dills
Elenbaas moved to un-appoint.
The motion was seconded by Stremler.
Elenbaas amended his motion and moved to revoke Mr. Dill's
membership on the Whatcom County Forest Advisory Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Stremler, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, and
Scanlon
Nay: 0
This agenda item was DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED.
Motion Approved 7-0 to revoke Mr. Dill's membership on the Whatcom County Forest Advisory Committee
4. AB2025-317 Appointment to a vacancy on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District
Advisory Committee, Applicant: Kyle Burton
Byrd moved and Scanlon seconded that the Council Appointment be
APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2025-286 Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of Alana Pattersmann
to the Whatcom County Housing Authority Board
Scanlon moved and Buchanan seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 1 - Byrd
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
There were no agenda items added by revision.
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INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Buchanan moved to introduce items one through seven. The motion was
seconded by Donovan.
Councilmembers discussed whether there were any items they felt needed
to go back to committee a second time, getting a budget report from
Finance at the next meeting, a scrivener's error in A132025-282, and the
new process for considering and scheduling introduction items.
Councilmembers voted on the introduction items (see votes on individual
items below).
1. AB2025-,T, Receipt of the 2024 Public Works Contractor Apprenticeship Program (CAP)
Annual Report
This agenda item was RECEIVED.
2. AB2025-282 Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Chapter 16.24,
Commute Trip Reduction, and adopting the 2025-2029 Commute Trip Reduction
Plan for Whatcom County
Buchanan moved and Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
3. AB2025-290 Ordinance amending the project based budget for the N. Fork Road/Kenney Creek
Fish Passage fund, Request No. 2
Buchanan moved and Donovan 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. AB2025-293 Ordinance amending the project budget for the Courtroom Audio Visual Systems
Upgrade, request no. 1
Buchanan moved and Donovan seconded that the Ordinance be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
5. AB2025-302 Resolution amending the 2025 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget,
request no. 1, in the amount of $14,400 (Council acting as the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Buchanan moved and Donovan seconded that the Resolution (FCZDBS) be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
6. AB2025-310 Ordinance amending the project budget for the Lookout Mountain Road Repairs
Project Fund, request no. 1
Buchanan moved and Donovan 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
7. AB2025-314 Ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 4, in the amount
of $6,227,211
Buchanan moved and Donovan 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
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Councilmembers gave committee reports and updates on recent activities
and upcoming events.
Aly Pennucci, Executive's Office, spoke about the Administration planning
to come back to discuss capital projects. They are not looking for a
decision on one project or not, they are prioritizing which project to use
BEET for.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
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