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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
December 4, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Ken Mann called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
(10:01:54 AM)
Present: Ken Mann, Sam Crawford and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Kathy Kershner, Bill Knutzen, Pete Kremen and Barbara Brenner.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF
BELLINGHAM, BLAINE, EVERSON, FERNDALE, LYNDEN, NOOKSACK AND
SUMAS CONCERNING COST SHARING FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE AND URBAN GROWTH AREA REVIEW, IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000
(AB2012 -353)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Matt Aamot, Planning and Development Services Department, gave a staff report
and stated there is a change per a memo submitted to the Council dated November 30,
2012 regarding cost sharing. He described the draft urban growth area (UGA) review
schedule for 2013 through 2016 (on file), which is going before the Planning Commission.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether the UGA alternatives would
include boundaries on the map.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the cities would hold hearings
before the County Planning Commission.
Mann asked and there was discussion of choosing the population projection, and
using that population projection as a baseline.
(10:23:32 AM)
Brenner asked and there was discussion of why they aren't using the process used
last time.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2012 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
FOURTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $665,728 (AB2012 -369)
(10 :26 :49 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Greg Brown referenced the $80,000 for the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
and stated the original plan should have included the guarantee for the Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
Crawford stated and there was discussion of federal grant requirements and payback
time on energy conserved.
Mann asked and there was discussion of whether the Council knows who is the
outside consultant.
Weimer moved to vote separately on the outside legal funding.
The motion to separate the vote carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
Weimer stated he is opposed to the request for outside legal funding. He supports
the appellant on many of the issues, particularly the water resource issues. Don't spend
taxpayer money chasing more bad policy.
The motion to recommend approval of the ordinance without the outside counsel
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
item.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the outside legal funding as a separate
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: Weimer (1)
3. ORDINANCE SUPPORTING 2012 PROJECT BUDGET REQUEST #3, FUNDING
FOR THE EAST WHATCOM REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $80,000 (AB2012 -374) (10 :34 :45 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Jack Louws, County Executive, stated the building has been a challenge. This is
appropriate to resolve the issues.
Mann stated and there was discussion of how much the community appreciates
having the Center.
Kremen stated and there was discussion of how the Center is an asset to the
community.
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Brenner stated and there was discussion of scheduling a presentation on Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
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 THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
DISTRICT AND TETRA TECH, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING THE
BIRCH BAY CENTRAL UPLANDS SUBWATERSHED MASTER PLAN FUNDED
THROUGH THE BBWARM DISTRICT BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,431
(AB2012 -378) (10:40 :44 AM)
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.
Kraig Olason, Public Works Department, answered questions.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of the inventory of existing stormwater
systems and concerns about past problems due to brushing activity.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
5. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
DISTRICT AND PACIFIC SURVEYING FOR ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS OF
ROAD AND BRIDGE ALIGNMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE A DEFLECTION BERM
ALONG JONES CREEK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,653.49 (AB2012 -379)
(10: 44 :17 AM)
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the Flood Control Zone District Board
of Supervisors.
Paula Cooper, Public Works Department, answered questions.
Mann asked and there was discussion about a letter received from John Lamont and
holding this item in committee.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of an alternative for the Turkington Road
Bridge being Galbraith Bridge.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of communication with the Subzone
Advisory Committee.
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Teresa Sygitowicz, Acme /Van Zandt Subzone Advisory Committee Chair, stated the
Advisory Committee wasn't informed of this coming before the Council. Neither were they
asked to participate. She agrees that this be held in committee. There should be
community outreach with the landowners. The monetary value is decreased, which they
must discuss.
Crawford stated and there was discussion of moving forward. This has been an
ongoing process for many years.
Kershner asked and there was discussion of the process for staff to work with the
Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee and subzones advisory committees.
Weimer asked and there was discussion of whether subzone money is involved and
the county's obligation to pay the $50,000.
work.
Mann moved to hold in committee to January.
The motion to hold in committee failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann (1)
Nays: Crawford and Weimer (2)
Mann stated he would like to know the County's liability if the final project doesn't
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Weimer (2)
Nays: Mann (1)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BURLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL LLC FOR THE OPERATION OF THE MODERATE -RISK WASTE
FACILITY (DISPOSAL OF TOXICS), IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 ANNUALLY
(TOTAL OF $1,050,000 FOR THE THREE YEAR CONTRACT) (AB2012 -380)
(10: 59:59 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)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 FOR THE CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN REVISIONS TO COMPLY WITH
PERMITTING CONDITIONS AND ADDRESS R/W CONCERNS FOR THE POTTER
ROAD SOUTH FORK BRIDGE #148 REPLACEMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$49,238.68 (AB2012 -381) (11 :00 :26 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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Jim Karcher, Public Works Department, answered questions.
Knutzen stated and there was discussion of how the log jam design relates to the
bridge, whether that could be covered by a grant, and participation by the Nooksack Tribe.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Weimer (2)
Nays: Mann (1)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR SERVICES WITH REISNER DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CARD LOCK FUEL SERVICE FOR
WHATCOM COUNTY FLEET VEHICLES, INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT
VEHICLES WHEN UNABLE TO REFUEL AT THE CENTRAL SHOP FUELING
STATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $800,000 (AB2012 -382)
(11: 04:45 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 GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WA STATE DEPT. OF
ECOLOGY FOR GRANT FUNDING TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WEST TRIBUTARY OF SILVER BEACH
CREEK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,640 (COUNTY HAS PROVIDED A MATCH OF
25% OR $69,546) (AB2012 -383) (11:05:05 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)
S. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND USDA
FOREST SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR A DEPUTY TO
PATROL THE MT. BAKE R- SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $64,500 (AB2012 -384) (11 :05:36 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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6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FOR JOINTLY SHARING
COSTS FOR FACULTY POSITIONS IN WSU WHATCOM COUNTY EXTENSION,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,542 (AB2012 -385) (11:06:02 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 APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DR. JUNG LEE FOR JAIL
DENTAL SERVICES, IN THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $38,220
(AB2012 -386) (11:06 :33 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Wendy Jones, Chief of Corrections, answered questions.
Mann asked and there was discussion of whether the County is required to provide
dental services to jail inmates.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
S. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE USE OF
WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL 2013 -14 SUPPLY OF
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PRODUCTS FROM A CONTRACT LIST OF VARIOUS
SUPPLIERS, IN AN AMOUNT THAT MAY EXCEED $35,000 (AB2012 -387)
(11 :08 :19 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 ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY PARKS &
RECREATION AND THE CITY OF LYNDEN FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING
TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE LYNDEN SENIOR CENTER IN 2013 AND 2014,
IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $59,250 (AB2012 -388) (11 :08 :43 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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10. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY PARKS &
RECREATION AND THE CITY OF BLAINE FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING
FOR STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE BLAINE SENIOR
CENTER IN 2013 AND 2014, IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $59,450 (AB2012-
389) (11:09:22 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)
11. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION AND THE
JET OLDSTERS ASSOCIATION OF FERNDALE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE FERNDALE SENIOR
CENTER, IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $58,750 (AB2012 -390) (11 :09 :49 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)
12. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
PUBLIC USE SCHEDULING AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION AND THE JET OLDSTERS ASSOCIATION OF FERNDALE FOR
FACILITY RESERVATIONS AND COLLECTIONS (AB2012 -391) (I1 :10 :10 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)
13. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION AND THE
WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR STAFFING AND
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE BELLINGHAM SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER,
IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $58,750 (AB2012 -392) (11 :10 :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)
Crawford stated the senior centers are a benefit to the community.
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14. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER IN TO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR THE USE OF THE
PLANTATION RANGE BY BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $25,974.50 (AB2012 -393) (11:10:48 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)
15. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
FLEX -PLAN SERVICES, INC. AS THE COUNTY'S DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT
DENTAL PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3 PER PARTICIPANT
PER MONTH T"° °" (AB2012 -394) (11:11:36 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Karen Goens, Administrative Services Department, stated it costs $26,000 to
administer the plan. The $318,000 is the cost of all the dental claims made. She answered
questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of the reduced fee since last year.
Kremen asked and there was discussion of whether the administrative fees are
generated by the contractor or the County administrator.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
16. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
FLEX -PLAN SERVICES, INC. AS THE COUNTY'S HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
ADMINISTRATOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5 PER EMPLOYEE PER MONTH
(AB2012 -395) (11:15:14 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Karen Goens, Administrative Services Department, stated answered questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the County is allowed to not put
this out to bid.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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17. REQUEST APPROVAL 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 THE AMOUNT OF $113,996 (AB2012 -396) (11:17:37 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)
18. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND ACTION CLEANING SERVICES
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR SIX COUNTY
SATELLITE BUILDINGS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,204.36 (AB2012 -397)
(11:18:01 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)
19. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE
WASHINGTON COUNTIES RISK POOL (WCRP) BOARD (AB2012 -398)
(11:18 :30 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)
20. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SEA MAR COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES, IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $90,000 (AB2012 -399) (11 :18 :47 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)
21. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNSELING AND
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES, IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $125,000 (AB2012 -400) (11 :19 :05 AM)
Weimer 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)
22. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CANTRELL COUNSELING &
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES, IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $20,000 (AB2012 -401) (11:19:25 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)
23. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM HUMANE
SOCIETY FOR THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, IN AN
AMOUNT OF $30,058.96 PER MONTH; TOTAL COMPENSATION SHALL NOT
EXCEED $721,415.04 FOR THIS TWO YEAR CONTRACT (AB2012 -402)
(11:19: 43 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Mann stated this is an excellent organization.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
24. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ANIMAL CONTROL
AND SHELTER SERVICES AT THE COUNTY -OWNED FACILITY KNOWN AS
1661 BAKER CREEK PLACE (AB2012 -403) (11 :20 :27 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)
25. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE AND
POLICIES FOR UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2013 (AB2012 -404) (11 :20 :58 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Karen Goens, Administrative Services Department, answered questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the Cap 2000 plan is the same
as the contributory plan, except for the deductible.
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Kershner asked and there was discussion of reviewing this in a month or two.
Brenner stated there are other options.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
26. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE BELLINGHAM FOOD
BANK TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE COLLECTION,
WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD
BANKS THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY, AS WELL AS SUPPORT THE FOOD
BANK'S GLEANING PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,000 (AB2012 -405)
(11 :25:24 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Weimer (2)
Nays: Crawford (1)
27. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM VOLUNTEER
CENTER TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO MULTIPLE COUNTY OFFICES
AND SERVICE LOCATIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 (AB2012 -406)
(11 :26 :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)
28. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST REGIONAL
COUNCIL TO SUPPORT THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$18,000 (AB2012 -407) (11 :26 :59 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)
29. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM FARM FRIENDS TO
SUPPORT A BAITING AND TRAPPING PROGRAM TO CONTROL THE STARLING
POPULATION IN WHATCOM COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 (AB2012-
408) (11 :27 :17 AM)
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Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He stated that Mr.
Henry Bierlink has made many presentations about this program, which supports the seed
crop community. He believes in and supports the program.
Mann stated and there was discussion of the effectiveness of the program.
Kremen stated and there was discussion of the funding history of this program.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
30. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE &
SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COMMISSION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000
(AB2012 -409) (11:31 :40 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)
31. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS
FOR ADVERTISING AND TOURISM PROMOTION OF AGRITOURISM IN
WHATCOM COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 (AB2012 -410) (11 :32 :40
AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Crawford stated he's reluctant to give money to Sustainable Connections. He stated
and there was discussion of the structure and restricted membership of the Board for
Sustainable Connections and the agency's perspective on and management of its Buy Local
program.
Kershner asked and there was discussion of whether this was in the budget and
whether all farmers are included in the Farm Finder pamphlet.
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
Crawford stated and there was discussion of the agency's political bias.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Weimer (2)
Nays: Crawford (1)
32. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM EVENTS TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ADVERTISING AND TOURISM PROMOTION OF THE
ANNUAL SKI TO SEA RACE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,000 (AB2012 -411) (11 :40 :47 AM)
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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)
33. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE HERITAGE FLIGHT
MUSEUM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ADVERTISING AND TOURISM
PROMOTION OF THE MUSEUM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 (AB2012 -412)
(11:41:13 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)
34. RESOLUTION TO SET HEARING TO SELL TAX -TITLE PROPERTY BY
NEGOTIATION TO THE CITY OF NOOKSACK — REQ. #2012 -01 (AB2012 -413)
(11:41:32 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)
35. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ADDITION OF A WHATCOM COUNTY CAPITAL
PROJECT INTO THE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY (CEDS) (AB2012 -414) (11 :41 :53 AM)
Mann moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of why this is being added.
Jack Louws, County Executive, gave a staff report and answered questions.
Mann stated he wouldn't normally vote for something like this, but it is a rare
occurrence, so he will vote for it.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
36. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM
GUARDIAN AD LITEM, LLC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN AD
LITEM SERVICES FOR YOUTH SUBJECT TO DEPENDENCIES IN WHATCOM
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40 PER HOUR, NOT TO
EXCEED 8,000 HOURS IN THE 2013 CALENDAR YEAR (AB2012 -415)
(11:45:15 AM)
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Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Dave Reynolds, Superior Court Administrator, answered questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the County is pushing the court -
appointed special advocate (CASA) program more than the guardian ad litem program.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
37. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PACIFIC
NORTHWEST GUARDIAN AD LITEM TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN
AD LITEM SERVICES FOR YOUTH SUBJECT TO DEPENDENCIES IN WHATCOM
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40 PER HOUR, NOT TO
EXCEED 2,000 HOURS IN THE 2013 CALENDAR YEAR (AB2012 -416)
(11:47: 00 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)
38. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR EDI FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $600,000 FOR A BRIDGE LOAN FOR USE TOWARDS A WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PROJECT (AB2012 -417) (11:47:25 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
Kershner asked and there was discussion of whether the Economic Development
Investment (EDI) Board has approved this item.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
Mark Johnson, Nooksack Valley School District Superintendent, thanked the Council
and Executive.
Crawford asked and there was discussion about whether the school district staff
knew about the problem before Health Department notified them.
Johnson described and there was discussion of the district's plans for fixing the
system.
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39. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BAYSIDE
PATHOLOGY, INC. FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,649.02, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$399,949.56 (AB2012 -418) (11: 54 :15 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)
40. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE EXTENSION FOR MORGUE AND MEDICAL EXAMINER FACILITY SPACE
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (AB2012 -419)
(11: 54 :43 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)
41. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE EXTENSION FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPACE AT STATE STREET FOR
A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (AB2012 -420)
(11: 55:03 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)
42. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH VAN NESS FELDMAN
GORDONDERR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, TO ASSIST IN REPRESENTING
WHATCOM COUNTY IN GROWTH MANAGEMENT HEARINGS BOARD CASE NO.
11- 2 -0010C AND CASE NO. 12 -2 -0013 (AB2012 -422) (11 :55 :29 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: Weimer (1)
43. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
THE SKAGIT COUNTY SHERIFF FOR USE OF THE PLANTATION RIFLE RANGE
DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 — DECEMBER 31, 2013 (AB2012 -425)
(11: 55:52 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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Nays: None (0)
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION OF THE STATUS AND ACTIVITY OF CURRENT COUNCIL -
APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (AB2012 -376)
Mann stated there is no mention of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on the list
of Executive - appointed committees.
Kershner stated she scheduled this item for committee. The Council should look at
its committees and determine if they are all still valuable and necessary. She asked if the
councilmembers want to look at how these committees get information to the Council,
whether there should be liaisons, how they interact with staff, and if there are any general
problems they need to address.
Mann stated one of the flood subzone advisory committees feels left out of the
process. He asked and there was discussion of how often the Board of Supervisors receives
recommendations from the Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee.
Jill Nixon, Council Office, read from the staff report on Council packet page 565,
described the status of council- appointed advisory committees, and answered questions.
Kershner asked and there was discussion about whether there are any non - active
council- appointed boards and commissions.
Knutzen stated and there was discussion about making changes to the Birch Bay
Watershed and Aquatic Resource Management (BBWARM) Advisory Committee membership.
Allow one more non - resident landowner to sit on the committee.
Jack Louws, County Executive, spoke and answered questions.
Kershner stated any changes would have to be done by amending the ordinance.
Mann stated and there was discussion of enlarging the membership of the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee.
Nixon referenced ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 16.20, Whatcom
County Shellfish Protection District (AB2012 -371) scheduled for a public hearing at
the evening meeting. She stated and there was discussion of Council designating which
Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee members will serve in the
newly- staggered positions.
Kershner asked and there was discussion of whether the advisory committees
recommend or set tax levies for these districts.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of County Charter and Code requirements
for boards and commission terms.
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Crawford asked for and there was a discussion of an update on the repairs to the
Slater Road Bridge. He asked if there is an option to get it repaired more quickly if
necessary, whether there has been communication with the Lummi Nation and the City of
Ferndale, and the impact to the city of Ferndale.
Jack Louws, County Executive, answered questions.
Kremen asked and there was discussion of whether the Lummi Nation will operate a
shuttle.
Crawford stated the Council voted to affirm the members to the Salary Commission.
He asked and there was discussion of their schedule and a status update on the Salary
Commission. Louws stated they don't mobilize until January 2013. He described plans to
distance the Salary Commission from County operations to eliminate conflict of interest.
CONSENT AGENDA
25. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE AND
POLICIES FOR UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2013 (AB2012 -404) (12 :35 :37 PM)
Mann stated there is a substitute page for this item. He moved to reconsider. He
referenced section 8.2.1.1 regarding new hires, but isn't sure what amendment they're
supposed to make. It looks like some of the dollar figures are changing.
Crawford stated they can make an amendment at the meeting this evening.
Mann withdrew his motion.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:35 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(g-.o.w hatcom .wa.us
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