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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
November 7, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Ken Mann called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Ken Mann and Sam Crawford
Absent: Carl Weimer
Also Present: Kathy Kershner, Bill Knutzen, Pete Kremen and Barbara Brenner
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
CHAPTER 2.44 TO ESTABLISH A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM (AB2012-
330)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Ann Deacon, Health Department, answered questions.
Brenner stated and there was discussion of substance abuse being a mental health
issue.
Mann asked and there was discussion of whether the changes are mostly
housecleaning, not changes to policy or operations.
Crawford stated he hopes everyone can stay engaged and productive.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
MORE THAN A YEAR OLD (AB2012 -333)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
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2. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS MORE THAN A
YEAR OLD (AB2012 -334)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND AQUATECHNEX,
INC. FOR THE SILVER LAKE FLOWERING RUSH PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,000, FOR A TOTAL AMENDED AMOUNT OF $70,000 (AB2012 -335)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Laurel Baldwin, Noxious Weed Board Coordinator, gave a staff report.
Mann asked and there was discussion of whether this has been grant funded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS AND
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN THE CORONADO - FREMONT AREA OF LAKE
WHATCOM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $527,639 (AB2012 -336)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Kirk Christensen, Public Works Department, gave a staff report.
Mann asked and there was discussion of how funds are distributed.
Knutzen stated the amount of $179 is supposed to be $175, as shown on packet
page 29. The memo amount is incorrect.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
MORPHOTRUST USA FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINT
MACHINES AND A STORE AND FORWARD MACHINE, IN THE AMOUNT
$24,015 (AB2012 -337)
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Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND ISLAND COUNTY FOR
COMPLETION OF WORK IN THEIR JURISDICTION RELATED TO CHRONIC
DISEASE PREVENTION AS REQUIRED BY THE COMMUNITY
TRANSFORMATION GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000
(AB2012 -338)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Regina Delahunt, Health Department Director, gave a staff report and answered
questions.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of what exactly they are going to do and
how Whatcom County makes sure Island County meets the requirements of the grant.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of how Island County would coordinate with
Whatcom County's effort to transform healthcare in Whatcom County.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PICTOMETRY
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF DIGITAL AERIAL
IMAGERY OF WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,727.69
WITH THE OPTION FOR TWO ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $371,183.06 (AB2012 -339)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Perry Rice, Administrative Services Department, gave a staff report and answered
questions. He submitted a handout (on file).
Crawford asked and there was discussion of what the County will receive and how
the cost - sharing arrangement works.
Mann asked and there was discussion of whether the department staff have indicated
this is useful for their departments.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Crawford (2)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
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OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:26 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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