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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
April 10, 2012
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 :44 AM)
Present: Ken Mann, Sam Crawford and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Kathy Kershner, Barbara Brenner, and Bill Knutzen.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. ANNUAL UPDATE FROM THE BELLINGHAM - WHATCOM COUNTY COMMISSION
AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AB2012 -108)
Susan Marks, Bellingham - Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence
Director, gave a staff report and read from the presentation (on file).
Kremen asked and there was discussion of the $550,000 grant.
Kershner asked and there was discussion of an increasing or decreasing trend of
domestic violence given the economy.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #12 -24
FOR ON -CALL CONTRACTOR/ EQUIPMENT FOR LABOR AND RENTAL OF
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TO ALL BIDDERS, WITH THE INTENT OF
OBTAINING FIRM PRICING AND TO ENSURE PREVAILING WAGES ARE PAID
ON ALL ON -CALL PROJECTS IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT THAT COULD BE MORE
THAN $35,000 FOR A SINGLE VENDOR (AB2012 -140) (11 :16 :13 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council and the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT
BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EDI FUNDING (AB2012 -141) (11:16:55
AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the recommendations to the full
Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Steve Jilk, Public Utility District #1 General Manager
• John Perry, City of Everson Mayor
• Brad Bennett, Administrative Services Department
• Jack Louws, County Executive
Weimer asked and there was discussion of:
• Whether the Public Utility District (PUD) proposal is for - profit.
• Why it is funded as a grant instead of a loan.
• Which parts of the county will be covered by the service.
Mann stated and there was discussion of the general policy of discouraging sprawl
and providing urban level of services in rural areas and the necessity of broadband to
promote tourism and for public safety.
Brenner stated that broadband service has become a necessity like a telephone line.
Kremen stated having broadband service all across America is a top priority for the
federal government because it's an essential service.
Mann asked and there was discussion of who should pay for that essential service.
Weimer asked and there was discussion of:
• The job numbers for the Everson project.
• How businesses to the south of Everson will develop.
• How much economic development investment (EDI) money is available.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the revenue collected this year
will be enough to cover commitments.
Weimer asked and there was discussion of the State legislature removing EDI
funding.
Kremen stated and there was discussion of speaking with State Speaker of the House
Chopp, who recently indicated they would support continuing the program and the Everson
program being the kind of project that EDI funding should target.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether there can be language in the
agreements to hold the County harmless if the State cuts funding.
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
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BID #12 -28 FOR 2012 HOT MIX ASPHALT
PRELEVEL AT MISCELLANEOUS LOCATIONS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER,
WHATCOM BUILDERS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,234,335
(AB2012 -142) (11:43 :49 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Jeff Gollen, Public Works Department, answered questions.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of whether it's possible to combine with
another government agency to get a volume discount.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether this is related to Beard Road.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. RESOLUTION AMENDING CRP NO. 909011 AND APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY
EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
LOW BIDDER, TRIMAXX CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SOUTH PASS ROAD
STRUCTURAL SLOPE REPAIR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,008.20 (AB2012-
143) (11 :46 :33 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. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT
304, DBA UNITED GENERAL HOSPITAL, TO IMPLEMENT THE COMMUNITY
TRANSFORMATION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,207 (AB2012 -144)
(11:46:59 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Astrid Newell, Health Department, answered questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of why the County is choosing to transform
community health after the County received such high marks for its public health program.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of why United General Hospital in Sedro-
Woolley was chosen instead of Skagit Valley Hospital.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND KITSAP PUBLIC HEALTH
DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PROJECT, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $95,401 (AB2012 -145) (11 :52 :41 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)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE
OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY TO
SUPPORT THE NORTHWEST HIDTA BORDER TASK FORCE PROSECUTION
INITIATIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,073 (AB2012 -146) (11 :53 :00 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 A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PND ENGINEERS, INC. FOR
DESIGN OF THE GOOSEBERRY POINT FERRY TERMINAL WINGWALL
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 (AB2012 -147)
(11 :53 :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)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LOCAL AGENCY RECIPROCAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WHATCOM COUNTY AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY FOR RENTAL OF THE UNDER
BRIDGE INSPECTION PLATFORM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,928.54 (AB2012-
148) (11:53:51 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)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.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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