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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
May 7, 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: 03:4 7 AM)
Present: Ken Mann, Sam Crawford and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Kathy Kershner, Pete Kremen, and Barbara Brenner.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. UPDATE FROM EXECUTIVE LOUWS REGARDING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES CONTRACT PROGRESS (AB2013 -170)
Jack Louws, County Executive, submitted and read from a memo (on file).
(11 :18 :08 AM)
Louws stated it's most prudent for the City and County to continue working together.
Mann asked and there was discussion how Executive Louws considered reducing the
number of units from four and a half to four, having two separate billing systems, and what
feedback the Executive needs today.
Crawford referenced the list of items resolved in 2010. He asked and there was
discussion of how Executive Louws' proposal meets those items.
Weimer asked and there was discussion of getting updated numbers on advanced life
support (ALS) versus basic life support (BLS) calls, and whether they will eventually need a
fifth unit.
Kershner stated and there was discussion of incorporating Fire District 7 into the
dispatch call system.
Kremen stated and there was discussion of the reduced federal reimbursement and
working collaboratively with the City.
Crawford stated they need feedback from the emergency medical services (EMS)
community, which should contact the Executive's Office. Bring this topic back in June and
invite all the various entities to participate.
2. ANNUAL UPDATE FROM THE COMMISSION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
(AB2013 -168)
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This item was cancelled.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE REINSTATEMENT OF AN INTERNAL
AUDITOR POSITION IN THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE
(AB2013 -166) (11:41 :17 AM)
Crawford stated postpone the discussion until the County Auditor can attend.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2013 WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE DISTRICT BUDGET, SECOND REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,155
(AB2013 -160) (11:41:57 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the Whatcom County Flood Control
Board of Supervisors. He asked and there was discussion of whether this money is separate
from another item regarding $25,000 for Lake Samish.
report.
Chris Brueske, Public Works Department, answered questions and gave a staff
Crawford stated and there was discussion of public subsidy of the program.
Weimer stated he supports the request. The Council is already getting calls from
people at Lake Samish. He supports mitigating the cost, at least for the first few years.
Brenner stated and there was discussion of the aquatic invasive species (AIS)
ordinance being a bad ordinance.
Mann asked and there was discussion of how the program worked this past weekend.
Crawford stated he realizes this money will allow staff to make appointments for
inspections and if that service was included in the staff's original proposal. He will support
it. He asked and there was discussion of the hours for inspections at Lake Samish and
whether boat owners sign some kind of statement when they receive their inspections.
Kershner asked and there was discussion of how Lake Samish boat owners without
trailers or any means of removing the boat from the water will be inspected.
Brenner stated the Public Works Committee will work on changing the ordinance
during its meeting today.
Kremen stated and there was discussion of why boats that have never been
anywhere other than Lake Whatcom should be required to be inspected.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOANS TO FINANCE CASH FLOW
FOR ROAD CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS (AB2013 -164) (11:59 :17 AM)
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Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He asked and there
was discussion of whether they've done this in the past and why they're doing it now.
Brad Bennett, Administrative Services Department, answered questions.
Mann asked and there was discussion of why the term is up to two years.
Weimer asked and there was discussion of whether there is a requirement that the
reimbursement go back into the road fund.
Brenner asked the committee to add language, "All new interfund loans will be
reported to the County Council quarterly."
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether this type of interfund loan is
common or unusual, and who is responsible for making sure the funds are reimbursed
correctly.
Steve Oliver, Treasurer, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL
AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES 17 REGARDING EXTENSION OF MAY 20, 2008 —
DECEMBER 31, 2012, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (AB2013 -171)
(12:13 :59 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)
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND FIRE DISTRICT
7 TO SUPPORT THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARAMEDIC INCENTIVE PAY
AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (AS APPROVED BY THE EMS ADVISORY
BOARD AND ADOPTED BY COUNTY COUNCIL THROUGH ORDINANCE 2012-
048), IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,245 (AB2013 -172) (12 :14 :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)
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COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #13 -12
FOR RENTAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TO ALL BIDDERS, IN AN AMOUNT
THAT MAY EXCEED $35,000 WITH A SINGLE VENDOR (AB2013 -173)
(12:15 :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)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO USE THE KCDA
CONTRACT TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AS PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED IN ASR 2013 -5028 FOR SILVER LAKE PARK FROM VENDOR
LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,003.90 (AB2013 -174)
(12 :15 :17 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Brenner stated don't support the request. She stated and there was discussion of
encouraging local companies to bid less.
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 12:17 p.m.
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Please contact the Council Office to obtain an
official, signed copy:
360- 676 -6690 or council &o.w hatcom .wa.us
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