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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 - Fire 2, 6, 9, & 10 - Creation Of South Whatcom Fire Authority November 4, 2008Fire 2, 6, 9, & 10 N0 - It AOVY Creation of South Whatcom Fire Authority Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder M Ballot Measure Submitted: �DD�j _b (;{�, 0, ow F(hP, , aj-j1 o F1� IQ d Date completed Initial Submitted by: DOW!✓ C."l is -j . 6 � (��� Contact Phone #: -� (-T Email Address: �o nr- - Check signed by Commissioners Check that Certificate is signed by Secretary Check Document Calling for Elections is Signed by The Auditor or Deputy Auditor rl �Og 1 Copy to Auditor and 1 copy Elections Coordinator 1 Copy to the Office Coordinator if Primary or General Routed to Pros Atty (county & districts only) P(-- Signed & Returned by Pros Atty (county & dist only) Reviewed by CDA and Auditor C -� �F- - to 8-�� e? — ,,. 1 Co sent to District Office after Ballot approval Copyryis� b ! t•f/�sc■d ���5�'` Publish Notice of Closing Registration (40 days prior to election) Ballot Layout Prepared Publish Official Notice of Election in Newspaper (6 days prior to election) After Election Copy of Canvass Report sent to submitter of ballot issue Obtain Receipt from Treasurer & Assessor of results If school issue, send copy of canvass report to Supt of Public Instruction (form SPI M-466) M hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot-Measures\FRM Ballot Measure CHECKLIST.doc Adopted 7/27/06 Kellye Conner From: Kellen Kooistra Sent: Monday, May 05, 2025 4:35 PM To: Kellye Conner Cc: Stacy Henthorn; Amy Grasher Subject: RE: South Whatcom Fire Authority Ballot Measure Questions Richard Davis got back to me, he's fine adding the question at the end and the official name is "South Whatcom Fire Authority", no "Regional". Thanks! Kellen From: Kellye Conner Sent: Friday, May 2, 2025 10:51 AM To: Kellen Kooistra <KKooistr@co.whatcom.wa.us> Cc: Stacy Henthorn <SHenthor@co.whatcom.wa.us>; Amy Grasher <AGrasher@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: South Whatcom Fire Authority Ballot Measure Questions Hi Kellen, Our two questions are as follows: 1. Our records indicate the official district name is South Whatcom Fire Authority. However, in the resolution and ballot title the district name is stated as South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority. Which one is correct? 2. The ballot title provided omitted the question. Is the language "Should this proposition be approved?" ok with the district? The districts attorney contact information is: Richard Davis III 360-671-1796 x202 rdavis@csdiaw.com The district point of contact information is: Mitch Nolze 360-676-8080 mnolze@swrfa.or Sincerely, 4o tcom Cook (Ootes Kellye Conner Whatcom County Auditor's Office Office Coordinator 311 Grand Ave. Ste 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 360.778.5108 1 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008, IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2, NO. 6, NO. 9, AND NO. 10, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE FIRE DISTRICTS A PROPOSITION TO CREATE A REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the General and Special Election held in Whatcom County, Washington, on the 4th day of November 2008 and the results are as follows: FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2, NO. 6, NO. 9. NO. 10 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10 CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the 'Authority'). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1,28 per $1,000 of assessed value. Should this proposition be: APPROVED 411111110 me REJECTED 4= NJ ACTUAL RESULTS: APPROVED — 4,691 REJECTED — 2,303 PROPOSITION PASSED The canvass has been completed this 25th day of November 2008. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Whatcom Count taditor ✓ Y Coun y gislative Authori y ounty Deputy Prosecuting Attorney SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY 2050 Lake Whatcom Blvd. 0oz�) Bellingham, Washington 98229 This is an addendum ("Addendum No. 1 ") to the South Whatcom Fire Authority Plan (SWFA) which was approved by the voters in the November 4, 2009 General Election. This addendum No. 1 will apply to Object III of SWFA Plan — Governance and Representation As outlined in the SWFA Plan Revision Option: The GOVERNANCE portion of the SWFA Plan may be revised by a super majority vote of the current sitting SWFA Governing Board. The following revision to the SWFA Plan shall be: 3. The initial SWFA Governing Board on January 1, 2009, shall consist of one (1) Commissioner appointed by Districts #6, #9, and #10 and two Commissioners appointed by District #2 (one from Sudden Valley and one from Geneva). The initial Commissioners shall serve until the following dates: Commissioner District No. 1: January 1, 2010 Commissioner District No. 2: January 1, 2012 Commissioner District No. 3: January 1, 2012 Commissioner District No. 4: January 1, 2014 Commissioner District No. 5: January 1, 2014 3.1 At the conclusion of the initial terms above, each Commissioner shall serve for a term of six (6) years. ADOPTED, at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, South Whatcom Fire Authority, this 11th day of March 2009. Present and voting: Cop missioni�rNstrict 1, Trzynka r Commissioner District 3, Ekdahl missioner 13 Commissioner District 2, We Cdmvhissioner District 4, G�y ct 5, Swanson District Secretary, Carter Whatcom County Fire District #10 2095 Yew Street Rd. 0 D Bellingham, WA 98229 Board of Commissioner's Meeting Monday, November 10, 2008 Meeting called to order by Chairman, Bob Ekdahl, at 7:30p.m. Those present included Commissioners' Bob Ekdahl, Thomas Peterson, Glenn Oltman, Chief Dave Ralston, Assistant Chief Bill Hewett and Board Secretary Lesa Clark. Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the October 13, 2008 Regular Board meeting minutes as they were submitted. Commissioner Oltman seconded; motion carried. PUBLIC INPUT: None COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE: Project Newsletter Number 2 for Yew Street Road Phase 11 Improvement Project from Whatcom County Public Works Department. AUXILIARY REPORT: Josh McBride is still involved with the Yew St. Association and is working with Mitch Nolze to take over. FIRE CHIEF REPORT: See attached Chiefs report submitted as part of these minutes. Chief explained the Commissioner Compensation Correction included in the board packets. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Chief Ralston presented the board a summary financial statement showing the following balances as of 11/07/08 reflecting payment of the October bills: Expense Cash $291.49 Expense Investment $53,533.00 Expense Total $53,824.49 Reserve Cash $218.93 Reserve investment $118,982.98 Reserve Total $119,201.91 The financial statements were presented and reviewed for October 31, 2008 in the amount of $10,618.02. Chief Ralston pointed out there was a fifth payment for the BLS Tranport. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BILLS: Commissioner Oltman moved to approve the October 2008 bills to be paid in the amount of $10,618.02. Commissioner Peterson seconded; motion carried. October 2008 bills were approved for payment. The Budget Analysis was reviewed and shows the District's remaining budget at 16.99% as of 10/31 /08. Whatcom County Fire District 10 Page 1 of 3 November 10, 2008 OLD BUSINESS: RFPSA ([ J j The Fire Authority passed by approximately 67% (88% of registered voters voted). �e Ralston we would be addingstaff hours, increase shifts for residents at the Cowgill house, wi eventually have BLS staffed at night. There will be a meeting of the new board on December 3, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Geneva station to discuss the planning of South Whatcom Fire Authority and what direction the board wants to go. Districts' 2, 6, 9 and 10 will need to meet in January to pay December 2008 bills as well as in February. It is possible there will be a meeting in March as well. We will need to add the dissolution of the fire districts by August 18, 2008 to the ballot. Ambulance Advisory Board The County Council meets on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 and the funding of the training for the 5th Medic Union is on the agenda. The County Fire Commissioner Association meeting will be moved to November 19—the following Wednesday. NEW BUSINESS: 2009 Budget The board was presented with Resolution 2008-04 1 % Property Tax Increase. Commissioner Oltman moved to approve Resolution 2008-04 1% Property Tax Increase. Commissioner Peterson seconded; motion carried. The board discussed the appointment of Commissioner to the South Whatcom Fire Authority. Commissioner Oltman moved to appoint Robert (Bob) Ekdahl to the Board of Commissioner for the newly formed South Whatcom Fire Authority to begin conducting business January 1, 2009. Commissioner Peterson seconded; motion carried. SIGNING OF THE DOCUMENTS: 1. WCFD 10 October Expense Fund Claims Payment Request 2. WCFD 10 November 2008 Payroll 3. October 13, 2008 Pension Board Meeting Minutes 4. October 13, 2008 Board of Commissioner Meeting Minutes 5. Resolution 2008-4 Property Tax Increase ANNOUNCMENTS: • Whatcom County Council Meeting — November 12, 2008 at 7:00 pm County Courthouse —funding the training for the 5th Medic Unit. • Whatcom County Fire Commissioner Association Meeting — November, 19, 2008 at District 4 at 7:00 pm. Whatcom County Fire District 10 Page 2 of 3 November 10, 2008 Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn the November 10, 2008 Regular Board meeting at 8:30 p.m. Commissioner Oltman seconded; motion carried. n Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectful y submitted by: Lesa I r , District Board Secretary Minutes approved at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Whatcom County Fire District 10, this 8th day of December 2008. Present and voting: Com er Commissioner (70 - 4-� � OX. C missioner Whatcom County Fire District 10 Page 3 of 3 November 10, 2008 Whatcom County Fire District 6 686 Chuckanut Dr. Bellingham, WA 98227 Board of Commissioner Meeting Thursday, August 14, 2008 Chairperson Trzynka called the regular meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. Those present include Commissioners' Lynn Tryznka, Brian Martin, Dave Franklin and Regional Chief David Ralston. Chief Fred Wefer arrived at 3:40. Consent Agenda The minutes of the meeting dated July 10, 2008 were available for review. The minutes were approved by consent as submitted. Correspondence Notice of Fire District Board Member Dollar Threshold Adjustment: Commissioner Compensation allowance has been raised from $90 to $104 per day of service effective July 21, 2008. All commissioners agreed to keep the rate of $90 per day of service through the 2008 year and will reconsider the rate increase January 1, 2009. Chief Ralston stated the landscape bill from the recent motor vehicle accident has been reimbursed by the insurance company in the amount of $813.00. Chief Ralston reported on the issues regarding stipends paid to volunteer firefighters (correspondence via email). There have been some confusing positions taken by the State Auditor, Department of Labor and the Federal Government regarding whether a volunteer firefighter qualifies as an employee (receive 1099 or W-2) having to pay into social security and Medicare. We currently do not pay our volunteers through payroll (not deducting social security or Medicare). We have not changed to payroll as of yet, working with the county to begin all volunteers on payroll after the first of the year. Chief Ralston informed the board of a meeting the Whatcom County Fire Chiefs Association had with Representative Kelli Linville and Senator Dale Brandland noting the county chiefs' concerns regarding communications, volunteer retention, bid limits, etc. The county chiefs are looking for support as they move in to long session this year. WCFD 6 Board Meeting Page 1 of 4 August 14, 2008 APPROVAUREVIEW OF FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS The Account Balances as of 8/11/08 is submitted as part of these minutes. I Expense Fund ending balance, after paying July 2008 Vouchers in the amount 44 is $47,986.68. Total GO Bond Fund ending balance is $65,793.15. Total Reserve Fund ending b aa�� is $83,718.66. The Budget Analysis was reviewed and shows the District's remaining budget at 39.07% as of 7/31 /08. Commissioner Lynn Trzynka moved to approve the July 2008 Regular Expense Fund Vouchers in the amount of $7,736.44 as presented. Commissioner Brian Martin seconded; motion carried. Commissioner Dave Franklin moved to approve the July 2008 Capital Expense Fund Vouchers in the amount of $1,391.97 as presented and to move the funds from Reserve to Capital to cover these expenses. Commissioner Brian Martin seconded; motion carried. Old Business • Fire Autharity Information Commissioner Lynn Trzynka reported on the meeting with Lynn Carpenter and Nick Kaiser. There was discussion. Chief Ralston stated that the final approval has been received from the County Auditor for the ballot and the explanatory statement. Chief Ralston has met with County Auditor Shirley Forslof and County Treasurer Steven Oliver to discuss the transition if the fire authority should pass. New Business Chief Ralston discussed what decertification means and how to do it. Chief Ralston stated that the districts intent is to dissolve with the passage of the fire authority. A resolution adopted by the board stating this would clarify their intent. It was noted that in order to actually decertify the district, it would need to be put to a vote by the people. Commissioner Franklin wanted to add to new business the emails that are being received by all the WCFD 6 Commissioners from the CCFA regarding the updating of the facilities. There was discussion regarding CCFA's concern of the cost of updating the facilities and the timeliness of update with the fire authority. Commissioner Franklin contacted Dorothy Gonzales, President of CCFA, responding to their concerns. Dorothy Gonzales has requested copies of the WCFD 6 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. It was discussed to have the WCFD 6 Board Secretary email the President of the CCFA the monthly regular board meeting minutes after they have been approved and signed by the board of commissioners. WCFD 6 Board Meeting Page 2 of 4 August 14, 2008 The commissioners had discussion regarding who would be willing to Int on as the WCFD 6 regional representative with the passage of the fire authority. s that there could be WCFD 6 business for the first three months of 2009 that wou 11 three commissioners' representation. Commissioner Dave Franklin moved to appoint Lynn Trzynka as the new commissioner representative of the Chuckanut neighborhood (WCFD 6) should the South Region Fire Authority pass in the November 2008 election. Commissioner Brian Martin seconded; motion carried. Regional Chief Report The July 2008 Calendar showed 4 calls-2 aid and 2 fire/other. Chief Ralston reported on a potential Cowgill House Resident that we are interviewing. There are three potential residents that we will be interviewing for the South Region. Commissioner Franklin asked about co -habitat issues and if we have policies and procedures in place to respond to such issues if we were to have residents of the opposite sex become residents in that same building. Chief Ralston reported that we do. Josh McBride who is currently living in the Cowgill House has recently been hired by WCFD 8 as a career firefighter will have to leave by the end of the year and we will need to find a resident to replace him. Battalion Chief Report Chief Wefer had nothing to report at this time. Station Captain Report Captain Horrell was not in attendance and there was no report presented. Commissioner Comments There were no Commissioner comments at this time. Signing of Documents and Adjournment 1. July 2008 Regular Expense Vouchers 2. July 2008 Capital Expense Vouchers 3. July 10, 2008 Pension Board Meeting 4. July 10, 2008 Regular Board Meeting 5. August 2008 Payroll WCFD 6 Board Meeting Page 3 of 4 August 14, 2008 Announcements • Salmon Barbeque /Lake Samish Triathlon —August 16, 2008 Camp Lathe ' e starts at 12:00 p.m. followed by afternoon BBQ. d ■ Spirit Days — August 23, 2008 Sudden Valle Community Center — Fire Safety House Y Y Y 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners will be held on September 11, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. RespectFylly submitted by: 7� Lesa A. Clark, Board Secretary Minutes approved at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Whatcom County Fire District 6, this 11 th day of September 2008. Present and voting: r + airperso n Trzynka Commissioner, David Franklin Commissioner, Brian Martin WCFD 6 Board Meeting Page 4 of 4 August 14, 2008 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 2 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2008 PENSION BOARD Commissioner Swanson called the Pension Board to order at 3:02 p.m. Present were Commissioners Guy and Swanson, Chief Ralston, Division Chief Topel, Captain Neher and Secretary Carter. Commissioner Hanson arrived at 3:15 p.m. Two firefighters were also present until 3:30 p.m. Following discussion, Commissioner Guy moved to add Joe Oester to the Washington State Board of Volunteer Firefighters' Pension and Relief System, subject to successful medical physical exams. Commissioner Swanson seconded; motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Following discussion, Chief Ralston moved to remove Nathan Weaver, Blake Scott and Brian Parfet from the Washington State Board of Volunteer Firefighters' Pension and Relief System. Commissioner Guy seconded; motion passed. Vote was unanimous. REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Swanson called the Regular Board to order at 3:07 p.m. Present were Commissioners Guy and Swanson, Chief Ralston, Division Chief Topel, Captain Neher and Secretary Carter. Commissioner Hanson arrived at 3:15 p.m. Two firefighters were also present until 3:30 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA The minutes of the September 4, 2008, Regular Meeting were reviewed for approval. With no revisions, Commissioner Swanson moved to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2008, Regular Meeting as submitted. Commissioner Guy seconded; motion passed. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS Financial documents were reviewed. BLANKET VOUCHER APPROVAL The regular expense blanket voucher, the capital improvement voucher, and the BLS transport voucher for the month of September were reviewed for approval and payment. Vouchers audited and certified by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing, which has been made available to the Board. With no revisions, Commissioner Guy moved to approve the Regular Expense Fund Blanket Voucher for the month of September- as presented in the amount of $36,213.63. Commissioner Swanson seconded; motion passed. "As of this 2„ d day of October 2008 the Board by unanimous vote does approve for payment those vouchers included in the regular expense fund blanket voucher in the amount of $36,213.63. " With no revisions, Commissioner Swanson moved to approve the BLS Transport Voucher for the month of September as presented in the amount of $9,355.86. Commissioner Guy seconded; motion passed. 10/02/2008 Minutes "As of this 2"d day of October 2008 the Board by unanimous vote does approve for pappe4t Mose vouchers included in the BLS transport voucher in the amount of $9,355.86. EXECUTIVE SESSION Q The Special Meeting adjourned in to Executive Session at 3:45 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes to discuss pending litigation. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 3:18 p.m. No action was taken during Executive Session. OLD BUSINESS SWFA Update — Chief Ralston reported that the community forums have provided opportunities for discussion of the SWFA. He also reported that fliers were mailed out yesterday. BLS Transport — Financial information was presented and reviewed and is submitted as part of these minutes. Ambulance Advisory Board Update — Commissioner Guy reported that he has stepped down as the South Region representative for the Ambulance Advisory Board, and Commissioner Trzynka, his alternate, will take his place. SWFA Representative — Following discussion, Commissioner Hanson moved to appoint Commissioner Swanson as the Geneva Commissioner District 5 Representative for the South Whatcom Fire Authority. Commissioner Guy seconded; motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Following discussion, Commissioner Hanson moved to appoint Commissioner Guy as the Sudden Valley Commissioner District 4 Representative for the South Whatcom Fire Authority. Commissioner Swanson seconded; motion passed. Vote was unanimous. NEW BUSINESS 2009 Budget Discussion — The Revenue vs. Expenditure Projections Thru 2017 was presented and reviewed. A copy is submitted as part of these minutes. Other New Business — Chief Ralston stated that there are over 900 children in public and private schools in our area. The need for a public education coordinator and a volunteer recruitment and retention coordinator was discussed. There was also discussion about continuing to develop the district newsletter. A potential position of Public Information Officer, to meet these needs, was discussed. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISCUSSION The Chief s Report was discussed and is submitted as part of these minutes. 10/02/2008 Minutes CITIZEN INPUT No citizen input. ANNOUNCEMENTS 0(34�� T� A Special Meeting — Community Forum to provide opportunities to discuss the South Whatcom Fire Authority is Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Geneva Station. A Special Meeting — Community Forum to provide opportunities to discuss the South Whatcom Fire Authority is Monday, October 6, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Sudden Valley Station. The State Fire Commissioners' Annual Conference is October 23 - 25, 2008, at the Sea-Tac Doubletree Hotel. The Fall Pancake Feed is October 25, 2008, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Geneva Station. The 2009 Budget Work Session is Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sudden Valley Station. The Public Hearing is Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 9 a.m. at the Sudden Valley Station. The next regular meeting is Thursday, November 6, 2008, following the Public Hearing, at the Sudden Valley Station. With no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Minutes approved at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Whatcom County Fire District 2, this 6th day of November 2008. Present and voting: Co Co Commissioner District Secretary 10/02/2008 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONE(P WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.9 August 12, 2008 t The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Chuck Swanson at 3:22PM. Other persons present: Commissioner Winton Wefer, Commissioner Mike Holl, Fire Chief Fred Wefer, District #2 Fire Chief Dave Ralston and Secretary Nancy Holl. Minutes of the July 2008 meeting were approved as presented. Commissioner Holl made the motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Swanson. The motion passed. FINANCIAL REPORT Filed with the minutes of this meeting are reports for the period ending July 2008. • District #9 Monthly Budget Analysis District Monthly Miscellaneous Income Report County Treasurer's Monthly Reports Allocation Account Activity Balance Sheet from the Cost Center Current Month Detail Report Tax Distribution Summary Commissioner Wefer reported that on August 100, he had transferred funds to cover this month's expenses. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS and PAYROLL: originals attached A motion was made by Commissioner Wefer to approve payment of vouchers for a total of $7,462.95. The motion passed. A motion to authorize $1,886.25 in payroll expenses was made by Commissioner Holl. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Wefer to approve $46,565.85 in Capital Funds. The motion passed. TOTAL OF VOUCHERS $7,462.95. TOTAL OF PAYROLL $1,886.25 TOTAL CAPITAL $46,565.85 TOTAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES $55.915.05 The Commissioners approved one Void Warrant request. The warrant had been issued for a purchase which has been returned. Commissioner Swanson returned his district Master Card to Chief Wefer, as he does pt� anticipate further need for the card. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED ■ WA State Auditor: Update on Taxation of Volunteer Firefighters. ■ HSEES: Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance C141EF'S REPORT: report attached The Chief provided a schedule for this month's training. He also reported that an offer of $3500 for the purchase of vehicle 912 has received. He asked that the Commissioners declare this vehicle as surplus. A motion to do so was made by Commissioner Holl and seconded by Commissioner Wefer. A second motion was made by Commissioner Holl and seconded by Commissioner Wefer to approve the sale. The surplus air packs have been sold for $2344.00. OLD BUSINESS South Whatcom Fire Authority There was consensus among the Board of Commissioners that Winton Wefer serve as the District #9 representative to the South Region Fire Authority. Station #29 heat/air loss roblems: furnace bay doors windows and ceilin Chief Wefer will contact various contractors to obtain information and bids to make the suggested upgrades and changes to the ceiling and lighting, to add insulation to the bay doors and to fill in the holes in walls and foundation. Taxation of Volunteer Firefighters Discussed under Correspondence; no action taken at this time. Resolution re: payments to volunteers Discussed with no action taken at this time. South Whatcom Fire Authority Chief Ralston will provide for the September meeting a resolution to dissolve WCFD #9 following approval by the voters in November to create the SRFA. 2 Chief Wefer reported that the Samish Water District mails out 488 statements residents in the fire district. They have agreed to include in the September rna%wa announcement of the Information Meeting on the Proposed SRFA. This meeti be held at Camp Lutherwood on September 30 at 7PM. The secretary will provide the insert to the Water District. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forth at this meeting. GOOD OF THE ORDER A motion was made by Commissioner Wefer to increase the secretary's salary by $100 per month. Commissioner Swanson seconded the motion. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40PM. This is to certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No.9, Whatcom County, Washington, held on August 11, 2008. CHUCK SWANSON, Commissioner MIKE HOLL, Commissioner Signed: September 9, 2008 WINTON WEFER, Commissioner r• Nancy Holl, Secretary PROPOSITION NO. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10 CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the "Authority"). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value. Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED Ic o v I ley, see (8/7/2008) Shirley Forslof - Re: Ballot Title for Prop 1 for FD 2,6,0 and 4O Page 1 From: Royce Buckingham To: Shirley Forslof Date: 8/7/2008 10:59 AM Subject: Re: Ballot Title for Prop 1 for FD 2,6,9 and 10 That sounds fine to me. It's pretty picky stuff, and I don't think it will confuse voters either way. I say okay. Thanks, rsb >>> Shirley Forslof 08/05/08 5:20 PM >>> Royce, I received a phone call from Dave Ralston (676-8080) and he asked if the brackets could be removed from the around the names of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2, 6, 9 and 10. He thought the names looked better without the brackets. The software that we use does not allow us to use the bracket symbol, but we can use the parentheses symbol. He also asked if the question mark could be removed from approved and rejected. I am not sure if our ballot software will allow us to use a question mark. Will you approve the ballot title with the brackets removed and the question marks removed? I told him that I would email you regarding his requests. Thanks, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 676-6744 e-mail sforslof(aco,whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 (8/7/2008) Shirley Forslof - Re: Ballot Title for Prop 1 for FD 2,6,9 and 10 Page 2 NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. Postal CERTIFIED MAIL,,,, RECEIPT (Domestici.n • Provided) For delivery information visit our welbsite at www.10SPS.COR'�J Crr f � Postage S q S g P C? ED 0 Certified Fee 4'C 4- E3 O Retum Receipt Fee (Endorsement ilaqulred) LJ [4 stmark /j�ra p '�LI p � Fee Restricted sem nt liveryRequired) (Endorsement Required) �l Q] � Total Postage & Fees $ P '` oro'Bo'No°` �GOM CO WHATCOM COUNTY s° " GSA AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA98225-4038 �SH(NG�0 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor MAILED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ONAUGUST 11, 2008 August 11, 2008 Mr. Dave Ralston Chief of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 2050 Lake Whatcom Blvd. Bellingham WA 98229 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDI T OR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10 Creation of Regional Fire Protection Service Authority Dear Chief Ralston: Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2, Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6, Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9, Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10. Creation of Regional Fire Protection Service Authority filed with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office on July 17, 2008. This ballot title reflects the minor changes to the ballottitle as requested by Chief Ralston and approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. The changes to the ballot title are removing the brackets from the names of Whatcom County Fire Protection ,Districts No. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and removing the question marks after Approved and Rejected. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided as RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forslo Whatcom County Auditor Encl: 1 Licensing Recording Elections . Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext50065 TrY 360-738-4555 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10 CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the "Authority"). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding would be provided by property'taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value. Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED (8/7/2008) Shirley Forslof - Ballot Title for Prop 1 Page 1 From: Shirley Forslof To: dralston@wcfd2.org Date: 8/7/2008 1:48 PM Subject: Ballot Title for Prop 1 Attachments: Ballot Title Fire Dist 2,6,9,10.doc Dear Dave: Attached is the ballot title approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. He said that your requested changes to eliminate the brackets around the names of the fire districts and to eliminate the question mark after approved and rejected were minimal and the voters would understand the proposition. I will mail you a copy of the ballot title approved by Royce Buckingham as of August 7, 2008. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 676-6744 e-mail sforslof@co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. PROPOSITION NO. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10 CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the "Authority"). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value. Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. 11 Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. R Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: �aUe Ws4n 7�. aos0 Lkcrn 6106L q �)dc' A. Signature Agent X 72-v ' ❑ Addre B. Received by (Printed Name) C, ate of slivery bkfhLee"rboLI .Z- 0� D. Is delivery address different from item 1? © Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: �No 3. Service Type )1 Certified Mail ❑ Express Mall ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number (rransfer from service label) Z 00 (,, 0)qq 1 -7 C.,i j PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 co WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICEWhatcom O�S�,,nN, County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor MAILED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ON JULY 25, 2008 July 24, 2008 Mr. Dave Ralston Chief of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 2050 Lake Whatcom Blvd. Bellingham WA 98229 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10 Creation of Regional Fire Protection Service Authority Dear Chief Ralson: Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2, Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6, Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9, Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10. Creation of Regional Fire Protection Service Authority filed with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office on July 17, 2008. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided as RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Encl: 1 Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext50065 360-738-4555 Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION Pursuant to RCW 52.26.060, the governing bodies of Whatcom County Fire. Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have drafted a ballot title and request that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the' qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 at the election to be held on November 4, 2008. a proposition in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 D [Whatcom County Fire Protection District 2] [Whatcom County Fire Protection DistrictT6] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District9] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District IT10] CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the "Authority'). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2,- 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value. Should this proposition be: APPROVED7....................................................................... REJECTED.?........................................................................[ l (7/24/2008) Shirley Forslof - Number sign or no. is okay. Page 1 From: Royce Buckingham To: Shirley Forslof Date: 7/24/2008 4:32 PM Subject: Number sign or no. is okay. Thanks, rsb Whatcom County M��� Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 s4t►rrea�t'a Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360.676-6740 360.738-4556 FAX 360.738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us whatcomma.uslauditor '7117/')nn52 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor: ELECTIONS SUBJ: BALLOT TITLE Please look over this ballot title for Resolution No. 2008-01, the creation of a new Fire Authority. Please sign -off and return to the Election Department after review. Thank You ! Celeste 50063 I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc RECEIVED JUL 1 89 Z008 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01 SHIRLEY FORRLOF A JOINT RESOLUTION of Whatcom County Fire Districts rT�6��►�►d�l�D� for the submission to the qualified electors of the districts, at an election to be held on November 4, 2008, of a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority coextensive with the boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and the approval of a fire authority plan and providing for other matters properly related thereto. WHEREAS, over the past few years, local fire protection districts have faced constraints that have resulted in decreasing tax revenues and increasing demand for services; WHEREAS, these constraints have increased the challenges facing fire protection districts in providing fire protection and emergency services upon which their citizens depend; WHEREAS, recent changes in the law have created opportunities that could help fire protection districts meet their needs of providing fire protection and emergency services by consolidating among several Fire Districts the resources relegated to fire protection and emergency services; WHEREAS, this consolidation of resources, through the establishment of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, provides a way for the participating Fire Districts to maximize their abilities to provide fire protection and emergency services; WHEREAS, in order that Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 may provide the most effective fire protection and emergency services, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have studied the design, financing and development of fire protection and emergency services pursuant to RCW 52.26.040 and have created a regional fire service authority plan (the "RFA Plan") copies of which are on file with the District Secretaries for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10; WHEREAS, the RFA plan proposes the formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority whose boundaries are coextensive with Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and which will be funded with a fire tax levy; and WHEREAS, the Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby certify the RFA Plan to the ballot under the provisions of RCW 62.26.060 by placing before the voters of the proposed Regional Fire Protection Service Authority a proposition calling for the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority and the approval of the RFA Plan, all in accordance with state law. NOW, THEREFORE, THE RESPECTIVE BOARDS OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 6, 9 AND 10 HEREBY RESOLVE as follows: Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The respective Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby find that it is in the best interests of the Fire Districts to submit to the qualified electors of the Districts at the general election to be held on November 4, 2008 a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority, pursuant to chapter 52.26 RCW and the approval of the South Whatcom Fire Authority Plan (the "RFA Plan"). JUL 1.7 2008 ORIGINAL SHIRLEY FORKOF � 1WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITS RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01 A JOINT RESOLUTION of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City, at an election to be held on November 4, 2008, of a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority coextensive with the boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and the approval of a fire authority plan and providing for other matters properly related thereto. WHEREAS, over the past few years, local fire protection districts have faced constraints that have resulted in decreasing tax revenues and increasing demand for services; WHEREAS, these constraints have increased the challenges facing fire protection districts in providing fire protection and emergency services upon which their citizens depend; WHEREAS, recent changes in the law have created opportunities that could help fire protection districts meet their needs of providing fire protection and emergency services by consolidating among several Fire Districts the resources relegated to fire protection and emergency services; WHEREAS, this consolidation of resources, through the establishment of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, provides a way for the participating Fire Districts to maximize their abilities to provide fire protection and emergency services; WHEREAS, in order that Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 may provide the most effective fire protection and emergency services, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have studied the design, financing and development of fire protection and emergency services pursuant to RCW 52.26.040 and have created a regional fire service authority plan (the "RFA Plan") copies of which are on file with the District Secretaries for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10; WHEREAS, the RFA plan proposes the formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority whose boundaries are coextensive with Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and which will be funded with a fire tax levy; and WHEREAS, the Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby certify the RFA Plan to the ballot under the provisions of RCW 62.26.060 by placing before the voters of the proposed Regional Fire Protection Service Authority a proposition calling for the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority and the approval of the RFA Plan, all in accordance with state law. NOW, THEREFORE, THE RESPECTIVE BOARDS OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 6, 9 AND 10 HEREBY RESOLVE as follows: Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The respective Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby find that it is in the best interests of the Fire Districts to submit to the qualified electors of the Districts at the general election to be held on November 4, 2008 a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority, pursuant to chapter 52.26 RCW and the approval of the South Whatcom Fire Authority Plan (the "RFA Plan"). If approved by simple majority of the voters in Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 in accordance with RCW 52.26.060, this Proposition would: (1) create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, as defined in RCW 52.26.020, whose boundaries are coextensive with Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and (2) approve the RFA Plan. Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION Pursuant to RCW 52.26.060, the governing bodies of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have drafted a ballot title and request that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 at the election to be held on November 4, 2008 a proposition in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #2] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #6] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #10] CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the "Authority"). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value. Should this proposition be: APPROVED. ...... REJECTED. � . .........../........................................................... [ For purposes of receiving notice of any matters related to the ballot title, as provided in RCW 29A.38:080 the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby designate Dave Ralston, Fire Chief of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 as the individual to whom the Whatcom County Auditor shall provide such notice. Section 3. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR The respective District Secretaries of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 are authorized and directed, no later than August 12, 2008, to provide to the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the end that the Proposition described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November 4, 2008 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed. Section 4. IMPLEMENTATION Chief Dave Ralston is authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. PASSED jointly by the respective Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 this 2nd day of July, 2008. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 Ron Swanson, Fire Commissioner av arson, Fire Commissioner Paul Guy, Fire Conlh Sl � ner � 11LACos ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 &Ahzi� &�Zc Carrie Carter, District Secretary WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PRO CTION DIST I NO. 6 David Franklin, Fire Commissioner 7 o L Tr�ynk ire Commissioner Brian Martin, Fire Commissioner ATTEST: WHATC M COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.6 Lesa Clark, District Secretary WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9 Winton We er, Fire Commissioner Chuck Swanson, Fire Commissioner ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 9 NancykHoll, District Secretary WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 10 Robert Ekdahl, Fire Commissioner 9. Q6.Aj�'� - Glen Oltman, Fire Commissioner Tom Peterson, Fire Commissioner ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10 Lesa Clark, District Secretary CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 2 (the "Board") held on July 7, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of July, 2008. District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 6 (the "Board") held on July 10, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of July, 2008. —(�L, Ntile'l District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 9 (the "Board") held on July 8, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of July, 2008. U DistrfbtSecAitary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 10 (the "Board") held on July 14, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of July, 2008. District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 FARRE CISTRICTSMCM #Moglwal Mr, Autt oMD/J ,Wufi= to Fam RFA Ax Whatcom County tcoM�a Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 .r - to Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wams whatcomma.uslauditor 7/17/2008 mCOpf Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor: ELECTIONS SUBJ: BALLOT TITLE Please look over this ballot title for Resolution No. 2008-01, the creation of a new Fire Authority. Please sign -off and return to the Election Department after review. Thank You ! R Celeste 50063 I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02 Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc RECEIVED JOL I b, Z008 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01 SHIRLEY FORSLOF A JOINT RESOLUTION of Whatcom County Fire Districts MMT AQ4tbJTVbQDTQR for the submission to the qualified electors of the districts, at an election to be held on November 4, 2008, of a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority coextensive with the boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and the approval of a fire authority plan and providing for other matters properly related thereto. WHEREAS, over the past few years, local fire protection districts have faced constraints that have resulted in decreasing tax revenues and increasing demand for services; WHEREAS, these constraints have increased the challenges facing fire protection districts in providing fire protection and emergency services upon which their citizens depend; WHEREAS, recent changes in the law have created opportunities that could help fire protection districts meet their needs of providing fire protection and emergency services by consolidating among several Fire Districts the resources relegated to fire protection and emergency services; WHEREAS, this consolidation of resources, through the establishment of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, provides a way for the participating Fire Districts to maximize their abilities to provide fire protection and emergency services; WHEREAS, in order that Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 may provide the most effective fire protection and emergency services, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have studied the design, financing and development of fire protection and emergency services pursuant to RCW 52.26.040 and have created a regional fire service authority plan (the "RFA Plan") copies of which are on file with the District Secretaries for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10; WHEREAS, the RFA plan proposes the formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority whose boundaries are coextensive with Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and which will be funded with a fire tax levy; and WHEREAS, the Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby certify the RFA Plan to the ballot under the provisions of RCW 62.26.060 by placing before the voters of the proposed Regional Fire Protection Service Authority a proposition calling for the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority and the approval of the RFA Plan, all in accordance with state law. NOW, THEREFORE, THE RESPECTIVE BOARDS OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 6, 9 AND 10 HEREBY RESOLVE as follows: Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The respective Boards of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby find that it is in the best interests of the Fire Districts to submit to the qualified electors of the Districts at the general election to be held on November 4, 2008 a proposition regarding the creation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority, pursuant to chapter 52.26 RCW and the approval of the South Whatcom Fire Authority Plan (the "RFA Plan"). Ecoply If approved by simple majority of the voters in Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 in accordance with RCW 52.26.060, this Proposition would: (1) create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, as defined in RCW 52.26.020, whose boundaries are coextensive with Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 and (2) approve the RFA Plan. Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION Pursuant to RCW 52.26.060, the governing bodies of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 have drafted a ballot title and request that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 at the election to be held on November 4, 2008 a proposition in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #2] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #6] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9] [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #10] CREATION OF REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY The Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 passed Joint Resolution No. 2008-01 concerning a proposition to create a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. This measure would approve the plan to create a regional fire authority (the "Authority'). The Authority would replace Whatcom County Fire Districts 2,- 6, 9 and 10 as the service provider for fire protection and emergency medical services and would consolidate operational and administrative services into one governmental agency. Funding y. would be provided by property taxes pursuant to the Plan; the initial levy rate for the Authority would be $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value. Should this proposition be: APPROVED............'... ............................................... REJECTED. �...........................................--....-.,........... .[ ] For pOrposes of receiving notice of any matters related to the ballot title, as provided in RCW 29A.38.080l the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 hereby designate Dave Ralston, Fire Chief of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 as the individual to whom the Whatcom County Auditor shall provide such notice. Section 3. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR The respective District Secretaries of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 are authorized and directed, no later than August 12, 2008, to provide to the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the end that the Proposition described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November 4, 2008 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed. Rcapw Section 4. IMPLEMENTATION Chief Dave Ralston is authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. PASSED jointly by the respective Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Districts Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10 this 2nd day of July, 2008. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 Y� Ron Swanson, Fire Commissioner av a son, Fire Commissioner Paul Guy, Fire Co miss' ner �I(LAIOS ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.2 W.5 M111f Carrie Carter, District Secretary WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PRO CTION DIST I NO. 6 David Franklin, Fire Commissioner D �4 Li Trzynk ire Commissioner —'&-A Brian Martin, Fire Commissioner ATTEST: WHATC M COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.6 Lesa Clark, District Secretary mCOpC WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9 Zzz:::�: �- 6'40'/� Winton We er, Fire Commissioner Chuck Swanson, Fire Commissioner - . - ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 9 Nanc ll, Wisfrict Secretary WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 10 Robert Ekdahl, Fire Commissioner Glen Oltman, Fire Commissioner Tom Peterson, Fire Commissioner ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10 (1A zk/� Lesa Clark, District Secretary CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 2, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 2 (the "Board") held on July 7, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of July, 2008. District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 6, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 6 (the "Board") held on July 10, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of July, 2008. District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 9 (the "Board") held on July 8, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of July, 2008. Distri e tary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 10, hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2008-01 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of District No. 10 (the "Board") held on July 14, 2008, as the Resolution appears on the minute books of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members on the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of July, 2008. District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 FARRE OISTRICTSWCM#2RWi=d F" Autlmnl)AR Nm wla Farm RFA d= South Whatcom April 29, 2009 Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Ave Bellingham, WA. 98225 Dear Shirley: Fire Authority I've attached the legal description for Commissioner Districts 4 and 5 of the South Whatcom Fire Authority. As discussed in our meeting these two new Commissioner Districts are located within the old boundaries of Whatcom County Fire District 2. The three other Commissioner District's boundaries are using the existing boundaries for Fire District's 6, 9 & 10. For the purpose of separating Commissioner Districts 4 and 5, using residential addresses, there are only two roads that need to be used, Lake Whatcom Blvd. and Lake Louise Rd. In Commissioner District 5 on Lake Whatcom Blvd heading south towards Sudden Valley the last address is 2621. So anyone with an address greater than 2621 on Lake Whatcom Blvd will be in Commissioner District 5. The first address in Commissioner District 4 heading south on Lake Whatcom Blvd towards Sudden Valley has an address of 2597. So anyone with an address less than 2597 on Lake Whatcom Blvd will be in Commissioner District 4. On Lake Louise Road for Commissioner District 5 heading South towards Sudden Valley the last physical address which is a pump station owned by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer is 2271. The boundary separation is just south of this location and there are no residences in the area. So anyone with an address greater than 2200 on Lake Louise Rd. will be in Commissioner District 5. All addresses less than 2200 on Lake Louise Rd will be in Commissioner District 4. As outlined in the Plan of the South Whatcom Fire Authority the Commissioner Districts serve the purpose of fulfilling a representative from each of the five Commissioner Districts. Only a registered voter who resides in a Commissioner District may be a candidate for or hold office as a Commissioner of the Commissioner District. Voters of the entire South Whatcom Fire Authority may vote at a primary and general election to elect a candidate for each Commissioner District. 2050 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 676-8080 * Fax (360) 734-0437 -1- Again thank you for meeting with us and assisting us through this process. Please give me a call if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, David M. Ralston Fire Chief 2050 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 676-8080 - Fax (360) 734-0437 -2- Commissioner District Area 4 Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 1, Township 37 North, Range 3 East of W.M.; thence North along the West line of said Section 1 to the West quarter corner thereof; thence East along the East-West centerline of said Section 1 to the center quarter corner thereof ; thence North along the North - South centerline of said Section 1 to the North quarter corner thereof; thence North along the North -South centerline of Section 36, Township 38 North, Range 3 East of W.M. to the Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said section ; thence East along the North line of said Southwest quarter to the Northeasterly right of way margin of Dutch Harbor Road; thence Southeasterly along said margin to the most Southerly corner of Lot 41, State Plat as recorded in Volume 8 of Plats, pages 2 and 3, records of Whatcom County, Washington; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly line of said Lot 41 and extension thereof to the shore of Lake Whatcom; thence Southerly and Easterly along the shore of Lake Whatcom to the South line of Section 16,Township 37 North, Range 4 East of W.M.; thence West along the South lines of Sections 16, 17, and 18, Township 37 North, Range 4 East of W.M. to the Southwest corner of Section 18; thence North along the West lines of Sections 18 and 7 to the corner common to Sections 6 and 7, Township 37 North, Range 4 East of W.M. and Sections 1 and 12, Township 37 North, Range 3 East of W.M.; thence West along the South line of said Section 1, to the point of beginning. Commissioner District Area 5 Beginning at the West quarter corner of Section 1, Township 37 North, Range 3 East; thence East along the East-West centerline of said Section 1 to the center quarter corner thereof; thence North along the North -South centerline of said Section 1 to the North quarter corner thereof; thence North along the North -South centerline of Section 36, Township 38 North, Range 3 East to the Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 36; thence East along the North line of said Southwest quarter to the Northeasterly right of way margin of Dutch Harbor Road; thence Southeasterly along said margin to the most Southerly corner of Lot 41, State Plat as recorded in Volume 8 of Plats, pages 2 and 3, records of Whatcom County, Washington; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly line of said Lot 41 and extension thereof to the shore of Lake Whatcom; thence Northerly and Westerly along the shore of Lake Whatcom to the East-West centerline of Section 27, Township 38 North, Range 3 East of W.M., being the South boundary of the Bellingham city limits (2009); thence West along said centerline and city limits line to the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 2; thence South along the East line of said Northwest quarter and city limits line to the Southeast corner of the North half of said Northwest quarter; thence West along the South line of said North half and city limits line to a point 340 feet East of the West line of said Section 27; thence North along city limits line to the East-West centerline of said Section 27; thence West along said centerline and city limits line to the West quarter corner of said Section 27; thence South along the city limits line and West lines of Sections 27 and 34 Township 38 North, Range 3 East of W.M. to the Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 34; thence departing from said city limits line, continuing along the West line of said Section 34 to the Southwest corner thereof; thence East along the South line of said Section 34 to the Southeast corner thereof; thence South along the West line of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 3 East of W.M. to the West quarter corner thereof; thence East along the East-West centerline of said Section 2 to the East quarter corner thereof and the point of beginning.