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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
September 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
(11:01:00 AM)
Present: Ken Mann, Sam Crawford and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Barbara Brenner, Kathy Kershner and Pete Kremen.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES 17 (AB2013 -293)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council and asked who these
people are.
Wendy Wefer - Clinton, Administrative Services Department, gave a staff report and
stated they are the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program providers.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of the medical and health benefits for all
County employees.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO RENEW
INSURANCE FOR THE WHATCOM CHIEF FERRY FOR POLICY YEAR
09/30/2013 THROUGH 09/30/2014 (AB2013 -294) (11 :03:08 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)
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3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
BELLINGHAM FOR 2013 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS TO
PURCHASE TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IN SUPPORT OF
REGIONALIZED ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE TRAINING, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$12,878 (AB2013 -295) (11:03 :30 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. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SEA MAR COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTERS FOR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, IN THE
AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $203,000 PER YEAR FOR A TWO -YEAR
PERIOD (AB2013 -296) (11 :03 :58 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Brenner stated she would like a presentation on the results of the outpatient
treatment, including recidivism rates.
Regina Delahunt, Health Department, stated they can schedule a short presentation
at a meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
S. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON NW FOR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE
ABUSE SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $672,000 PER YEAR
FOR A TWO -YEAR PERIOD (AB2013 -297) (11 :05 :39 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 APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNSELING &
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, IN
THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $316,000 PER YEAR FOR A TWO -YEAR
PERIOD (AB2013 -298) (11 :06 :03 AM)
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)
7. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID 13 -64
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE LIGHTHOUSE MARINE PARK BOAT RAMP TO LOW BIDDER, HB
HANSEN CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $241,058.79 (AB2013 -299)
(11: 06:25 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Brenner stated and there was discussion of supporting this item because funding
aren't coming from real estate excise tax (REED) 2 funds.
Crawford stated it seems strange the State has funds for boating facilities given the
fiscal environment.
Kremen stated these funds may be dedicated for this type of use. The State
transportation budget is very underfunded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
8. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID 13 -63
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE
PAD AT CENTRAL SHOP TO LOW BIDDER, NORTHERN CONCRETE AND
CONTRACTING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,033 (AB2013 -300) (11 :08 :58 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)
9. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PURCHASE
REPLACEMENT COMPUTERS FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE
WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT, FOR A TOTAL OF $62,158.14 (AB2013-
301) (11:09:21 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following staff answered questions:
• Jack Louws, County Executive
• Brad Bennett, Administrative Services Department
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether this is part of a scheduled
replacement program and if the replacement is necessary. He asked how the technology
rent and revolve (TR &R) fund is funded.
Kremen stated the computers in the Council Office are also old and need replacing.
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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 11:13 a.m.
ATTEST:
Council Clerk
- Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Ken Mann, Committee Chair
Finance and Administrative Services Committee, 9/10/2013, Page 4