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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
July 12, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Ken Mann called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL (11:03:55 AM)
Present: Kathy Kershner, Ken Mann and Tony Larson.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Sam Crawford, Bill Knutzen, Carl Weimer and Barbara Brenner.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. DISCUSSION OF PARKS CAPITAL PROJECT INFORMATION FOR 2011 AND
2012 - AB2011 -017
Mike McFarland, Parks and Recreation Department Director, submitted a handout (on
file) and gave a staff report. He submitted and read from a presentation (on file).
The following person spoke and answered questions:
• Jon Hutchings, Public Works Department
Mann asked and there was discussion of:
• The most recent final, approved plan
plan (CIP).
• The priority of the Lighthouse Marine
community.
and the six -year capital improvement
Park dock replacement project to the
Brenner asked about and there was discussion of real estate excise tax (REET)
grants from the State. She asked for a chart of how much money is coming out of the local
REET fund and which projects are not priority number four.
Larson asked and there was discussion of:
• How priorities are scored and ranked.
• Whether Whatcom County has built and developed any athletic fields.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of:
• How the Tennant Lake - Hovander Park trails on the dikes would comply with
new federal regulations on dike vegetation.
• Maintenance on parks in Point Roberts.
• Whether the boat launch at Lighthouse Marine Park will generate revenue.
• Other non - County projects in the Comprehensive Park Plan, such as the
Portage Island project.
• Whether the County has a park on Lummi Island.
• Allowing free access on the ferry for Lummi tribal members.
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Kershner asked and there was discussion of:
• How often the Parks Commission meets.
• The project on which $141,000 is planned in the Parks Improvement Fund.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND EDGE ANALYTICAL, INC. TO
PROVIDE LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES
GENERATED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $25,000 - AB2011 -225
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of local bidders.
The following person answered questions:
• Jeff Hegedus, Health Department
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Larson (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE OFFICE
OF PUBLIC DEFENSE TO REIMBURSE WHATCOM COUNTY A PORTION OF ITS
DEPENDENCY ATTORNEY COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000 - AB2011 -226
(12:00:56 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Larson (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BLAINE TO
GRANT UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN SEMIAHMOO COUNTY PARK - AB2011-
227 (12:01:34 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Larson (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACTION PROJECTS
FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $27,500 - AB2011 -228 (12:02:04 PM)
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Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council. She asked and there
was discussion of what the Marine Resources Committee does.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Larson (3)
Nays: None (0)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF A MANUFACTURED RESTROOM BUILDING FOR INSTALLATION
AT LILY POINT MARINE PARK USING THE WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT
FROM CXT, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,338.98 - AB2011 -229 (12:06:34
PM)
Mann moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Rod Lamb, Parks and Recreation Department, submitted a handout (on file).
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
Brenner asked and there was discussion of the cost.
Larson stated staff could update costs on the capital plan from six years ago. He
asked and there was discussion of how many people use the park.
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of:
• Other options for a restroom at the park.
• Whether the onsite septic system is a Glendon system or gravity flow system,
which may increase the cost of developing the facility.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Larson (3)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER ITEMS
There were no other items.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:20 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@7.o.whatcorn.wa.us
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