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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
December 10, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Ken Mann called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
(11:03:47 AM)
Present: Ken Mann, Sam Crawford and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Pete Kremen, Kathy Kershner, Barbara Brenner and Bill Knutzen.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. ORDINANCE CLOSING YEW STREET ROAD PROJECT BUDGET FUND 335
(AB2013 -397)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. ORDINANCE CLOSING LINCOLN ROAD PROJECT BUDGET FUND 336
(AB2013 -398) (11 :04:12 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FIFTEENTH
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,968 (AB2013 -399) (11:04:29 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, THIRD
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $326,000 (AB2013 -402) (11:04:49 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The following people answered questions:
• Jeff Parks, Sheriff's Office
• Wendy Jones, Chief of Corrections
Brenner asked and there was discussion of the effect of the Affordable Healthcare
Act.
Mann asked and there was discussion of lobbying for Medicaid to continue covering
health costs of inmates.
Weimer asked and there was discussion of the funding source.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Weimer (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Crawford (1) (out of the room)
5. RESOLUTION REGARDING A BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN
WHATCOM COUNTY AND DOROTHY COPP (AB2013 -403) (11:10 :32 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Weimer (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Crawford (1) (out of the room)
6. RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
1500 N. STATE STREET BUILDING AND PROPERTY (AB2013 -368) (11 :10 :54
AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Jack Louws, County Executive, gave a staff report on the environmental report.
There are some areas of concern. He asked to hold this item indefinitely to allow the
administration time to investigate the concerns identified. They will ask for an extension of
the purchase and sale agreement from the property owner so they can do further
investigation. They will research this further and bring forward a full report to the Council.
Weimer withdrew his motion.
Crawford asked what the findings are. Louws stated the parking lot was a rail yard
at one time. The building assessment is fine. The soils assessment included one test hole
on the main site that showed fuel contaminants at the level of 20 feet. They must further
explore the test holes that showed levels above standards to determine whether or not
there will be a long -term financial impact to the County.
Mann asked when the purchase and sale agreement expires. Louws stated the
agreement expires the end of this year. They are working with Dr. Goldfogel. The County
is obligated to spend the community's money wisely, and need to do further assessments.
That's been determined in consultation with Jeff Hegedus from the Health Department and
discussions they've had with other folks in the last 12 hours.
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Mann asked if the Council will need to have another meeting before the end of the
year. Louws stated the testing won't be done in the next 20 days.
7. ORDINANCE TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE
ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED THROUGH WHATCOM COUNTY ORDINANCE
NO. 82 -109 AND AMENDED THROUGH ORDINANCE 2006 -007 (CODIFIED IN
WHATCOM COUNTY CODE AS CHAPTER 5.04.080) WITH THE EMS
OVERSIGHT BOARD AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD DEFINING THE
COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THESE NEWLY ESTABLISHED BOARDS
(AB2013 -384) (11 :14:41 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Jack Louws, County Executive, gave a staff report.
The following people answered questions:
• Dewey Desler, Administrative Services Department
• Roger Christensen, Bellingham Fire Department Chief
Mann asked and there was discussion of the Bellingham City Council's recent vote to
hold a decision on this issue.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of the decision from District 7.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Weimer (2)
Nays: Mann (1)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CORRECTIONS DEPUTIES AND SERGEANTS
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (AB2013 -404) (11 :22 :12 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT SUN
LIFE STOP -LOSS POLICY FOR INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR THE SELF -
INSURED MEDICAL PROGRAM FOR 2014 (AB2013 -405) (11 :22 :34 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of the dramatic cost increase.
Karen Goens, Administrative Services Department, answered questions.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATION OF MASTERS, MATES AND PILOTS AND INLANDBOATMEN'S
UNION OF THE PACIFIC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (AB2013-
406) (11:25:32 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
MORE THAN A YEAR OLD (AB2013 -407) (11 :25:51 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
Crawford asked what these items are.
Terry Hinz, Health Department, stated they are all Health Department charges from
long ago that are no longer recoverable.
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT ADDENDUM BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DR. STUART
ANDREWS FOR PHYSICIAN SERVICES AT THE WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL AND
WORK CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,747.50, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,775 (AB2013 -408) (11:27 :22 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
BELLINGHAM FOR JOINT USAGE OF THE VACTOR WASTE SITE FACILITY
FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014 (AB2013 -409)
(11: 27:51 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of why the rate is going up.
Jeff Gollen, Public Works Department, answered questions.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BENNETT
ENGINEERING, LLC FOR CEDARVILLE AND Y ROAD LANDFILL MONITORING
SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,075, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,410 (AB2013 -410) (11 :29:06 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM
BUILDERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOVANDER TRAIL, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $37,740.99, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$153,184.99 (AB2013 -411) (11 :29 :34 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He asked and there
was discussion of what happened and why they didn't anticipate the increase.
Rod Lamb, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a staff report and answered
questions.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of whether these fit into the PL84 -99
program and the work won't take the levees out of that program.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether this can be funded from the
conservation futures fund.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND VAN NESS
FELDMAN GORDONDERR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW FOR LEGAL
REPRESENTATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 (AB2012 -422C) (11 :33 :26 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. The County should
continue the effort to fight the people who are appointed to the agricultural watershed
project.
Mann stated he's opposed this from the beginning because they still haven't given
any chance to mediation or settlement or discussion. He doesn't know their end game. The
whole water issue is gigantic. He'd rather spend the money on the Planning Unit to give
them the tools they need to do this work in the big picture.
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Brenner stated this issue affects so many people that they must continue. She
asked and there was discussion of why this is before the Council again.
Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, answered questions.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford (1)
Nays: Mann and Weimer (2)
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether Councilmembers Weimer and
Mann intend to stop the appeal by not funding this request, given the new councilmembers
coming onto the Council. It doesn't seem right to withdraw the appeal a week before the
hearing date, if that's what they're trying to do. He would like to know why they have voted
against this two council meetings in a row.
Mann stated he's always voted against this. He hasn't talked to any
councilmembers -elect about this issue.
Crawford stated this case is huge for all 39 counties in the state. He wonders why
they are coming on strong about this now.
Mann stated he's always voted against this. Nothing has changed. He's said from
the beginning that the County has never brought in the petitioners to ask them what they
want. That's been a mistake. He's said that for years.
Weimer stated he's always voted against this and hasn't changed his mind. He's
chatted with the two newly - elected councilmembers and encouraged them to meet with
legal counsel to get an overview of everything so they know what they're walking into.
Kremen stated the big issue is that the Hearings Board has exceeded its authority.
According to legal counsel, that's the case. That's the major issue of the appeal of the
decision.
Mann stated he doesn't disagree with that, but they don't always have to go to court
when the County disagrees with the constituents. He realizes the constituents initiated
these lawsuits, but he advocates for having an conversation and try mediation and
settlement first. He doesn't disagree that the Hearings Board overstepped its bound.
Kremen stated all the counties at a recent Legislative Steering Committee want
Whatcom County to continue to appeal the decision.
Brenner stated this is about people who will have water issues with the State if the
County doesn't continue this.
Mann stated they already have water issues with the State that they need to sort
out. He doesn't prefer to go through the courts piecemeal with all the different cases. He'd
rather fund the Planning Unit. He's never supported this approach and won't now. He has
no idea what will happen with the next Council.
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDMENT TO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FOR JOINT SHARING OF
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COSTS FOR FACULTY POSITIONS IN WSU EXTENSION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$113,542, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,138,542 (AB2013 -412) (11:42:56 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Chris Benedict, Washington State University Cooperative Extension
• Jack Louws, County Executive
• Drew Betz, Washington State University Cooperative Extension
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of the total amount spent and funding for
the digester.
Weimer asked and there was discussion of the master compost recycling and master
gardener programs.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of a nutrition director position.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
11. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID 13 -95
FOR REPLACEMENT PICKUP TRUCKS TO THE LOW BIDDER, BUD CLARY OF
MOSES LAKE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $263,688.81 (AB2013 -413) (11 :51 :23 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He asked and there
was discussion of the quality of the Dodge vehicle.
Eric Schlehuber, Public Works Department, answered questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of why they are getting rid of vehicles with
low mileage.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
12. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID 13 -96
FOR REPLACEMENT SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS TO THE SOLE BIDDER, BUD
CLARY OF MOSES LAKE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,950.37 (AB2013 -414)
(11 :58 :16 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He asked and there
was discussion of why they only received one bid.
Eric Schlehuber, Public Works Department, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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13. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID 13 -98
FOR CARDLOCK FUEL SERVICE TO THE SOLE BIDDER, REISNER
DISTRIBUTOR, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $400,000
(AB2013 -415) (11 :59:32 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
14. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL
SERVICES, LLC FOR JAIL FOOD SERVICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.114 PER
MEAL (AB2013 -416) (11 :59 :51 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Mann asked and there was discussion of the quality of meals provided at this cost.
Wendy Jones, Chief of Corrections, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
15. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST REGIONAL
COUNCIL TO OVERSEE THE JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,151,666 (AB2013 -417) (12 :03 :51 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
16. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LYDIA PLACE
FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS
RECEIVING SUBSIDIES THROUGH THE WHATCOM HOMELESS SERVICE
CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $113,997, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $396,992 (AB2013 -418) (12 :04 :15 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
17. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM CENTER FOR
EARLY LEARNING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DELAYS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $37,620 (AB2013 -419) (12:04:49 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He asked if this went
through the Developmental Disabilities Board. Staff indicated it had.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
18. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL TO
OPERATE THE WHATCOM HOMELESS SERVICE CENTER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $937,201 (AB2013 -420) (12 :05:19 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
19. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST
YOUTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING RENTAL SUBSIDIES, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $61,928, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $247,712 (AB2013 -421) (12 :05 :42 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
20. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MT. BAKER FOOTHILLS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PROMOTION AND OPERATION OF THE MT.
BAKER FOOTHILLS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$80,000 (AB2013 -422) (12 :06 :43 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Crawford asked if the Lodging Tax Advisory Board reviewed this.
Mann asked and there was discussion of whether this is a repeat of a previous
contract and is in addition to the Bellingham -Birch Bay Chamber effort.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
21. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CHRISTINE PHELAN, MA,
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CMHS, LMFT FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 (AB2013 -423) (12:07:42 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
22. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL
SERVICES, LLC TO PROVIDE COMMISSARY SERVICES FOR THE WHATCOM
COUNTY JAIL AND WORK CENTER (AB2013 -424) (12:08:02 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
23. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
JOINT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE PORT OF
BELLINGHAM AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF
HOUSING AN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000 (AB2013 -425) (12 :08:28 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Jack Louws, County Executive
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
Brenner asked and there was discussion of costs and how it will be funded in total.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of the history of the building and its
attributes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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24. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
BELLINGHAM AND THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ENSURING CONSISTENCY IN DELIVERY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $405,000 (AB2013 -426) (12 :22:14 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Jack Louws, County Executive
• Tawni Helms, Executive's Office
Mann asked and there was discussion of measuring the value they're getting.
Brenner asked for a presentation.
Kremen asked and there was discussion of how the Small Business Development
Center (SBDC) was chosen.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Weimer (1)
Nays: Mann and Crawford (2)
25. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT 7 FOR THE PROVISION OF ALS SERVICES, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,040,374 (AB2013 -427) (12 :44 :24 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Weimer (2)
Nays: Mann (1)
26. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
BELLINGHAM FOR THE PROVISION OF ALS SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,371,865 (AB2013 -428)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Weimer (2)
Nays: Mann (1)
27. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BAYSIDE
PATHOLOGY TO EXTEND EXISTING MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES FOR TWO
MONTHS, IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $68,658, FOR AN AMENDED
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,333,589 (AB2013 -429) (12 :45 :14 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
28. REQUEST COUNCIL CONFIRMATION FOR SECOND YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WHATCOM
COUNTY, AND THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM FOR THE PROVISION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (AB2013-
258B) (12:45:50 PM)
Jack Louws, County Executive, gave a staff report.
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
, Council Clerk
-, Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Ken Mann, Committee Chair
Finance and Administrative Services Committee, 12/10/2013, Page 12