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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
December 9, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Sam Crawford called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
(I1: 02:32 AM)
Present: Sam Crawford, Rud Browne and Barry Buchanan.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Barbara Brenner, Carl Weimer, and Ken Mann.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS
There were no Executive reports.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF EVERSON INTO
FIRE DISTRICT #1 ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
(AB2014 -385)
Rollin Harper, representing the Cities of Nooksack and Everson, gave a report.
Sam Taylor, City of Ferndale, gave a report.
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO
FIRE DISTRICT #1 ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
(AB2014 -386)
(Clerk's Note: See item one for discussion of this item.)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE INTO
FIRE DISTRICT #7 ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
(AB2014 -395)
(Clerk's Note: See item one for discussion of this item.)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
NINETEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,223 (AB2014 -382)
(11 :14 :16 AM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The committee discussed the reason the contingency amount for the courtroom
audio /visual system is exceeded and the sheriff department and jail overtime issues in
Pierce County.
The following staff answered questions:
• Mike Russell, Administrative Services Department
• Jack Louws, County Executive
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
5. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY SCHEDULE AND POLICIES FOR
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,
2015, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016 (AB2014 -388) (11 :19 :53 AM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
6. REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE COUNCIL CHAIR TO SIGN A JOINT
LETTER WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE THAT WILL BE SENT TO
LANDOWNERS AS PART OF THE POLLUTION IDENTIFICATION AND
CORRECTION PROGRAM (PIC) COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INTRODUCE THE
PROGRAM AND EXPLAIN AVAILABLE RESOURCES (AB2014 -394) (11 :20 :32
AM)
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Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He suggested
amendments: "If you have livestock or a septic system you may have legal...." and "If you
haven't already done so in the last 12 months, we ask that you...." The letter should remind
landowners that the Conservation District has limited enforcement capability.
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
The committee discussed the nonthreatening tone of the letter.
The motion to approve the letter carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
7. REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED LODGING TAX FUNDING FOR
2015 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(AB2014 -427) (11:29 :01 AM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The committee discussed getting more information on why they are holding onto the
balance.
Jack Louws, County Executive and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Member,
answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL - COUNCIL
ACTING AS THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2014 WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE DISTRICT AND SUBZONES BUDGET, FIFTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $70,000 (AB2014 -383) (11:36:32 AM)
(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LARRY STEELE AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING
SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 (AB2014 -389)
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(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors and as County Council.)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District Board of Supervisors and the County Council.
The committee discussed the format of the contract.
Jim Karcher, Public Works Department, answered questions and stated this item has
to be approved by both the Council and the Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR WASHINGTON CONSERVATION CORPS
CREW SPONSORSHIP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 (AB2014 -390) (11 :40 :45
AM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE
DEMING LEVEE UPSTREAM IMPROVEMENT PLAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,440,000 (AB2014 -391) (11 :41 :23 AM)
(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR NON -DAIRY LIVESTOCK TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE AS A COMPONENT OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY POLLUTION
IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION PROGRAM (AB2014 -392) (11 :42 :22 AM)
(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
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Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District Board of Supervisors, including the substitute page 2 of 10.
The committee discussed when the Conservation District plans to send the
enforcement letter, the process timeline, whether the Conservation District notifies the
County about who does and does not have a farm plan and the amount the Flood Control
Zone District is paying for the program.
The following staff answered questions:
• Gary Stoyka, Public Works Department
• Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR LIVESTOCK BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
OUTREACH AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS PART OF THE POLLUTION
IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION PROGRAM (AB2014 -393) (11:51:43 AM)
(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
The committee discussed the difference between this item and the previous item.
Gary Stoyka, Public Works Department, answered questions.
Browne moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT THE POLLUTION
IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300,000 (AB2014 -396) (11 :53:13 AM)
(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
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8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND KULSHAN
SERVICES, LLC, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A
STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT PROCESS AND FACILITATE STAKEHOLDER
MEETINGS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEM -WIDE IMPROVEMENT
FRAMEWORK FOR THE NOOKSACK RIVER LEVEE SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $33,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$74,460 (AB2014 -397) (11:53 :50 AM)
(Council Acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BELLINGHAM WHATCOM
COUNTY TOURISM FOR TOURISM PROMOTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000 (AB2014 -407) (11 :54 :33 AM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MT. BAKER FOOTHILLS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR TOURISM PROMOTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$61,167 (AB2014 -408) (11 :55 :11 AM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BIRCH BAY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR TOURISM PROMOTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000
(AB2014 -409) (11 :55 :33 AM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM EVENTS FOR
TOURISM PROMOTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 (AB2014 -406)
(11: 55:50 AM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS
FOR TOURISM PROMOTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 (AB2014 -405)
(11: 56:08 AM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND NORSTAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. D /B /A BLACK BOX
NETWORK SERVICES (AB2014 -398) (11:56 :27 AM)
report.
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Brenner asked if this is a different provider.
Perry Rice, Administrative Services Department, answered questions and gave a staff
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORSTAN
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. D /B /A/ BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES FOR THE
ACQUISITION, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A REPLACEMENT
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $843,759.29
(AB2014 -399) (11 :57 :46 AM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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Perry Rice, Administrative Services Department, submitted a handout (on file),
introduced the Black Box Network Services representative, Jay Ivey, and gave a staff
report.
Jay Ivey, Black Box Network Services, answered questions.
The committee discussed purchasing additional licenses in the future and the
longevity of the vendor's product support.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COMGROUP,
INC. FOR SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH IMPLEMENTATION PREPARATION
STEPS FOR A NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$19,770 (AB2014 -400) (12 :03 :59 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Perry Rice, Administrative Services Committee, answered questions.
Jay Ivey, Black Box Network Services, submitted information (on file) and answered
questions.
The committee discussed the choice of vendor for this contract and the strategy for
implementing the use of video phones.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST YOUTH
SERVICES FOR OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $65,000 (AB2014 -401) (12 :10 :51 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
FOR OPERATION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS
ASSISTANCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,951 (AB2014 -402) (12 :11 :32 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
FOR LEASING SPECIALIST SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,025 (AB2014-
403) (12 :12:21 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COMPUCOM SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR RENEWAL OF THREE YEAR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $134,444.49 PER YEAR (AB2014 -404) (12 :13 :48 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council. The administration
should consider if it makes more sense to stop paying for continuing upgrades that don't
add any benefit.
Perry Rice, Administrative Services Department, stated they will consider it. In
addition, the agreement may include videoconferencing for the Health Department, which
Councilmember Browne asked about earlier.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MICHAEL
BOBBINK LAND USE SERVICES FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $88,783.40, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $336,551.60 (AB2014 -381) (12 :16 :34 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
14. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF ER &R REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT — SIX MARKED PATROL 2015 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR
PUV'S, IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,505.06 (AB2014 -410) (12 :17 :00 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The committee discussed the life of police vehicles and the amount of sales tax paid
on the vehicles.
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Eric Schlehuber, Public Works Department, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
15. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF ER &R REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT — THREE UNMARKED 2015 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR PUV'S,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,084.27 (AB2014 -411) (12 :28:16 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
16. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF ER &R REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT — TWO 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE PPVB'S, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$72,000.01 (AB2014 -412) (12 :28 :45 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
17. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF ER &R REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT — TWO 2014 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDANS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $62,335.31 (AB2014 -413) (12 :29 :14 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
18. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDMENT TO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE SALARY AND
SUPPORT TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSION PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$127,745, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,266,287.90 (AB2014 -414) (12 :29 :38 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
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19. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
TWO YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE BELLINGHAM
FOOD BANK TO PROVIDE FOOD TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN NEED, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $276,000 (AB2014 -415) (12:30:27 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Browne and Buchanan (2)
Nays: Crawford (1)
20. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BENNETT ENGINEERING FOR
LANDFILL MONITORING SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,304 (AB2014-
416) (12:31:28 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
21. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
CITY OF BELLINGHAM TO FUND OPERATIONS OF A MENTAL HEALTH COURT
PROGRAM IN BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL COURT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000
(AB2014 -417)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The committee discussed whether this includes Whatcom County in addition to
Bellingham Municipal Court.
Anne Deacon, Health Department, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
22. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND JAVIER
LOZANO FOR THE APARTMENT AT THE TENANT LAKE INTERPRETIVE
CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $725 PER MONTH (AB2014 -418) (12:35:00 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The Committee discussed whether the rental amount is based on current market
rental rates.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
23. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
BELLINGHAM FOR THE JOINT USAGE OF THE VACTOR WASTE SITE
FACILITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 (AB2014 -419) (12:35 :50 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The committee discussed where the waste goes to after the Vactor waste site.
Jeff Gollen, Public Works Department, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
24. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM HUMANE SOCIETY
FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015, AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, IN THE AMOUNT OF $360,707.52 PER YEAR
(AB2014 -420) (12 :37 :11 PM)
Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The committee discussed the use of the building that used to be the animal control
facility at Irongate and the appeal withdraw process with the Humane Society.
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
Laura Clark, Whatcom Humane Society, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
25. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF ER &R REPLACEMENT FRONT LOADER, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$147,978.79 (AB2014 -421) (12 :41 :28 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
26. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST REGIONAL
COUNCIL FOR THE PROVISION OF NURSING SERVICES FOR JAIL INMATES,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,082,800 (AB2014 -422) (12 :41 :59 PM)
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Browne moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
27. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST REGIONAL
COUNCIL FOR THE PROVISION OF MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $40,000 PER YEAR (AB2014 -423) (12 :42 :34 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The committee discussed whether increased funding would increase the service.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
28. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF
WHATCOM COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO VOLUNTEER
COORDINATORS AND VOLUNTEERS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015, AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 PER YEAR
(AB2014 -424) (12 :44 :36 PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
29. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DR. STEWART
ANDREWS, MD, FOR PHYSICIAN SERVICE AT THE WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL
AND WHATCOM COUNTY INTERIM WORK CENTER (AB2014 -429) (12 :45 :03
PM)
Buchanan moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Browne and Buchanan (3)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:46 p.m.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Sam Crawford, Committee Chair
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