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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
March 27, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Ken Mann called the meeting to order at 11:08 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL (11: 08:47 AM)
Present: Ken Mann, Sam Crawford, and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Kathy Kershner, Pete Kremen, Bill Knutzen, and Barbara Brenner.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF WENET FUNDING (AB2012 -054A)
Jack Louws, Executive, gave a staff report.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of whether the technology is becoming
obsolete.
Mann stated and there was discussion of other jurisdictions not using the Whatcom
Exchange Network (WENET) and whether the grant funds can be used on the Sheriff's
record - keeping system instead.
The following people spoke and answered questions:
• Bill Elfo, Sheriff, stated he supports funding WENET.
• Kathy Walker, Prosecutor's Office, stated the WENET system is designed for
all local law and justice agencies, not just law enforcement.
Kremen stated this program benefits the local law enforcement community. Most of
the money spent has been acquired through lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. A lot of
work has gone into the project. The money already exists. Future funding for WENET is
doubtful, so they will need to put resources elsewhere in the future.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether the City of Bellingham will use
the WENET program if it were updated.
Mann asked and there was discussion of the future of WENET.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO WHATCOM COUNTY
CODE 1.10 (AB2012 -125) (11 :31 :15 AM)
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boat.
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people spoke:
• Eric Schlehuber, Public Works Department
• Jack Louws, County Executive
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of why these vehicles are surplus.
Brenner stated she doesn't support this process.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether the County has bought a new
Kremen stated and there was discussion of:
• The comparison of the mileage threshold for designating vehicles surplus.
• The amount of money the County will recoup from vehicles not as old or
worn.
• The longevity of cars manufactured today.
Brenner stated she would like information on the amount of money the County
received from past items that were declared surplus. She asked and there was discussion
of whether they can move a vehicle from one department to another.
Knutzen stated and there was discussion of the County's recent purchase of two new
pickup trucks for another department, which could have used these vehicles.
Kremen asked and there was discussion of the cost of replacing the 2005 BMW
motorcycle with only 34,000 miles and reconsidering whether it's wise to use motorcycles at
all given their cost and safety.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON SALMON RECOVERY FUNDING BOARD TO ACQUIRE SEVERAL
FLOOD -PRONE PROPERTIES THAT LIMIT UPSTREAM RESTORATION
OPPORTUNITIES, COMPLETE DETAILED HYDRAULIC MODELING,
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF LEVEE
RECONFIGURATION IN THE LOWER NOOKSACK RIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$535,000 (AB2012 -126) (11:45:24 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the Flood Control Zone District Board
of Supervisors.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the County is obligated to make
this land a park.
Paula Cooper, Public Works Department, answered questions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
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Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR CHANNEL MAINTENANCE,
MONITORING ACTIVITIES AND WORK ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT FOR SWIFT CREEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,991 (AB2012 -127)
(11 :46 :22 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the Flood Control Zone District Board
of Supervisors.
Jon Hutchings, Public works Department, answered questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of reallocating the same money.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2012 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, SIXTH
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,278 (AB2012 -118) (11 :48 :27 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council. He asked the funding
structure.
Brad Bennett, Administrative Services Department, answered questions.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of whether this is in addition to money
being spent on WENET.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF SHERIFF'S SUPPORT STAFF ADDENDUM TO THE
MASTER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2012
(AB2012 -128) (11 :49 :56 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Wendy Wefer - Clinton, Administrative Services Department
• Jack Louws, County Executive
Brenner referenced Council packet page 207, item four. She asked and there was
discussion of salary increases and requirements to work on County closure days.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. FOR
THE MANAGEMENT OF PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS UNDER THE SELF - INSURED
MEDICAL PLAN ADMINISTERED BY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $939,565 (AB2012 -129)
(11:54:01 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)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
FIREARMS QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONED AND NON-
COMMISSIONED PERSONNEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,010 (AB2012 -131)
(11:54:19 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)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
SKAGIT COUNTY SHERIFF FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FIREARMS
QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONED AND NON - COMMISSIONED
PERSONNEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,179 (AB2012 -132) (11 :55:23 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)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR A PLANNING -ONLY LAND USE GRANT FOR
WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$358,472 (AB2012 -133) (11:55:44 AM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee.
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The following people answered questions
• Samya Lutz, Planning and Development Services Department
• Jack Louws, County Executive
Brenner stated and there was discussion of amending the language in the contract.
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
AMENDMENT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
STORMWATER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS IN RELATION TO THE
NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PHASE II
PERMIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED AGREEMENT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $345,339 (AB2012 -134) (12:00:16 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of whether accepting this money obligates
the County in any way.
Chip Anderson, Public Works Department, answered questions.
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
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DAVID EVANS
& ASSOCIATES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN PHASE OF THE POTTER ROAD SOUTH
FORK BRIDGE #148 REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$37,722.31, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$601,065.31 (AB2012 -135) (12 :01 :54 PM)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of special requirements due to potential
historical status of the bridge and whether materials can be recycled.
The following people answered questions
• Jim Karcher, Public Works Department.
• Joe Rutan, Public Works Department
Mann asked and there was discussion of the design not including scour or pier
protection.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Crawford and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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8. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT ALL BIDS FOR
ANNUAL SUPPLY OF QUARRY ROCK, GRAVEL AND OTHER MATERIALS FOR
USE AS NEEDED FOR VARIOUS COUNTY MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, AND
SELECT THE APPROPRIATE VENDOR AS DICTATED BY THE SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES OF EACH PARTICULAR JOB IN AN AMOUNT TO EXCEED
$35,000 (AB2012 -136) (12:07 :06 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)
9. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN COMPU -TECH, INC AND WHATCOM COUNTY FOR
UPGRADE WORK TO BE DONE ON THE WENET BROWSER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$73,400 (AB2012 -054B) (12 :07 :22 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)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:08 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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