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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
December 7, 2010
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: 01:57 AM)
Present: Kathy Kershner, Ken Mann and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Tony Larson, Barbara Brenner and Bill Knutzen
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
EIGHTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $252,203 (AB2010 -404)
(11: 02:15 AM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person spoke:
• Debbie Adelstein, Auditor's Office
Discussion included funding a fourth election.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
PROJECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
DISTRICT AND WASHINGTON STATE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION
OFFICE FOR SALMON HABITAT RESTORATION AND FISH PASSAGE
IMPROVEMENTS IN LOWER CANYON CREEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $973,750
(AB2010 -406) (11:03:24 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.
The following person answered questions:
• John Thompson, Public Works Department
Discussion included the contractors ability to terminate the contract; non - availability
of funds from the State legislature; specific milestones to track progress and; the funding
sources.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -077 (THE 2009 — 2010
UNREPRESENTED RESOLUTION) TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011
(AB2010 -407) (11 :12:04 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Wendy Wefer - Clinton, Administrative Services Department
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
Discussion included a description of the reclassification, realignment, and merit step
items; whether they are going to let people carryover 2010 vacation; County employees
obligation to make sacrifices; the importance of rewarding good performance; the guidelines
used to determine merit steps; whether use of the program could make some staff feel
slighted, and; the effect of freezing salaries of unrepresented employees when they haven't
decided on other employees.
Kershner moved to strike 4.13 to retain nomination for merit step. There are strict
guidelines. It's a good tool for mangers during this time they're asking people to do more
during this time of cuts. She withdrew her motion, and may make the motion at the
evening meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -078 (THE 2009 — 2010
EXECUTIVE BRANCH ELECTED OFFICIALS RESOLUTION) TO BE EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2011 (AB2010 -408) (11 :22 :24 AM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN
INTERIM AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE LUMMI
INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR NEGOTIATED PAYMENT FOR LUMMI
ISLAND FERRY SERVICE TO GOOSEBERRY POINT (AB2010 -448) (11 :23 :17
AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Frank Abart, Public Works Department Director
Discussion included whether there is an end date and why they are renewing it and
continuing the current agreement and authorizing payment beyond the expiration date.
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Weimer restated the motion to recommend that the Council authorize the County
Executive to continue payment to the Lummi Nation for operations at Gooseberry Point, per
the memorandum of agreement signed 2010 to December 31, 2011.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY, CITY OF
BELLINGHAM, THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM AND THE INDUSTRIAL
CORPORATION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED
APPROACH TO FUNDING AND CONTRACTING WITH ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS (AB2010 -409) (11:28:14 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
Discussion included the service providers that have been consulted; whether there is
an agreement; the allocations committee; how the money is currently used; who would
decide on the projects; clarifying that the allocations committee decides on the service
providers; funds used by the other organizations; using Economic Development Investment
(EDI) funds; the County taking are more active role in economic development; not
micromanaging the money; the status of the existing Economic Development Council and
Chamber of Commerce, and; whether the County should wait for the merger.
Weimer amended his motion and moved to recommend approval with one
amendment, "4. ... appropriations under this affeement enly as allocated by the
committee."
Larson stated they need to double check the math and percentages in the document,
because they don't match.
The motion to approve with the amendment and corrected percentages carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
7. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM BALANCE FOR THE FLOOD
CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FUND TO MAINTAIN AS AN EMERGENCY AND
OPERATING RESERVE (AB2010 -392) (11:53:20 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors.
Discussion included the intent of the second item in the resolved statement.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND YWCA FOR PROVISION OF
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES AT LARRABEE RESIDENCE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,500 (AB2010 -410) (11:54:43 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM CENTER FOR
EARLY LEARNING FOR PARENT -TO- PARENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCE
COORDINATION FOR FAMILIES WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND
DELAYS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,990 (AB2010 -411) (11:55:09
AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
FOR OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AT DOROTHY PLACE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 (AB2010 -412) (11:55:34 AM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST YOUTH
SERVICES TO PROVIDE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LOCAL
HOMELESS YOUTHS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $61,928 (AB2010 -413)
(11: 55:59 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
S. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LYDIA PLACE FOR
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AT LYDIA PLACE IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $17,000 (AB2010 -414) (11:56:17 AM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
6. RESOLUTION UPDATING THE 2008 AMENDED APPENDIX OF THE 2002
WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
(CEDS) (AB2010 -415) (11:56:35 AM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
Discussion included whether this is required for grant funds (11:57:11 AM); the
original author of the CEDS; updating it at some point; whether the strategy is used in a
practical way; how certain projects, such as the Courthouse upgrade and parks, are about
economic development; whether the Port's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) will
help add projects that will actually stimulate the economy; adding projects such as a ferry;
the process for adding projects to the list; using real estate excise tax (REET) money for
essential things regarding economic development; whether any projects at Lake Whatcom
can be on the list; the function of the list enabling projects of all kinds to be eligible for
grant funding; whether they can incorporate all plans in the strategy by reference;
reviewing the CEDS process; not spending any REET II funds on parks, and; supporting
economic development agencies who do work on local economy.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE
PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT NETWORK SWITCHES ALONG WITH SET UP
AND IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE USING WASHINGTON STATE
CONTRACT FOR VENDOR, QWEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,846.77
(AB2010 -416) (12:15:08 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
8. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR FIRE
PROTECTION SERVICES TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE
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ESTABLISHED BOUNDARIES OF THAT FIRE DISTRICT (AB2010 -417)
(12 :15 :35 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
9. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14 FOR FIRE
PROTECTION SERVICES TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE
ESTABLISHED BOUNDARIES OF THAT FIRE DISTRICT (AB2010 -418)
(12:16:00 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
10. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
SPONSOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION CORPS FOR
PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE WHATCOM COUNTY SALMON RECOVERY, WATER
QUALITY AND SHELLFISH PROTECTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
(AB2010 -419) (12 :16 :27 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• John Thompson, Public Works Department
Discussion included conservation work crews; damage done by a local work crew,
and; remedying a specific problem with a different work crew.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
11. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND ARAI
JACKSON ELLISON MURAKAMI, LLP FOR THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDING
ENVELOPE ANALYSIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,582 (AB2010 -420) (12 :20 :54
PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
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12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
USE OF WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL PURCHASE OF
LUBRICANTS FOR 2011 FROM SUPPLIER CONOCO PHILLIPS 76 /REISNER
DISTRIBUTOR IN AN AMOUNT THAT COULD EXCEED $35,000 (AB2010 -421)
(12:21 :25 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Brad Bennett, Administrative Services Department
Discussion included language that the cost could exceed spending.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
USE OF WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL 2011 SUPPLY OF
GUARDRAIL FROM SUPPLIER CORAL SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF
APPROXIMATELY $50,000 (AB2010 -422) (12 :23 :31 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
14. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
USE OF WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL 2011 SUPPLY OF
GLASS BEADS FOR TRAFFIC LINE MARKING PAINT FROM VENDOR ALPINE
PRODUCTS AND POTTERS INDUSTRIES IN AN AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY
$77,000 (AB2010 -423) (12 :24 :04 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Joe Rutan, Public Works Department
Discussion included last year's supplier going away, and the County buying more
than necessary.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
15. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
USE OF WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT FOR AUTOBODY REPAIR SERVICES
IN 2011 FROM VENDOR CEI GROUP WITH GITT'S AUTOBODY OF FERNDALE
IN AN AMOUNT THAT WILL EXCEED $35,000 (AB2010 -424) (12 :25 :18 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The following person answered questions:
• Eric Schlehuber, Public Works Department
Discussion included whether the amount went up from last year.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
16. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
USE OF WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT TO PURCHASE RADIOS AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE SHERIFF'S VEHICLES FROM VENDOR
MOTOROLA FOR THE EQUIPMENT, AND DAY WIRELESS FOR THE
INSTALLATION IN AN AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $60,000 (AB2010 -425)
(12:26 :45 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people spoke:
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
Discussion included if this went through a competitive process.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
17. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
USE OF WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL 2011 SUPPLY OF
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PRODUCTS FROM A CONTRACT LIST OF VARIOUS
SUPPLIERS IN AN AMOUNT THAT MAY EXCEED $35,000 (AB2010 -426)
(12 :27 :51 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
Discussion included whether it's more economical to use the State contract.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
18. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROBATION SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR THE ACTUAL PER CASE COST FOR SERVICE
(AB2010 -427) (12 :28 :57 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council of items 18 through 22.
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The following person answered questions:
• Bruce Van Glubt, District Court
Discussion included whether the Cities of Ferndale and Nooksack aren't included.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
19. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROBATION SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF BLAINE FOR THE ACTUAL PER CASE COST FOR SERVICE
(AB2010 -428)
See Consent Agenda item 18.
20. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROBATION SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF EVERSON FOR THE ACTUAL PER CASE COST FOR SERVICE
(AB2010 -429)
See Consent Agenda item 18.
21. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROBATION SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF LYNDEN FOR THE ACTUAL PER CASE COST FOR SERVICE
(AB2010 -430)
See Consent Agenda item 18.
22. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROBATION SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF SUMAS FOR THE ACTUAL PER CASE COST FOR SERVICE
(AB2010 -431)
See Consent Agenda item 18.
23. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
FOR WHATCOM HOMELESS SERVICE CENTER HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000 (AB2010 -432)
(12:30:39 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
• Ann Deacon, Health Department
• Gail deHoog, Health Department
Discussion included the e- verify requirement; all the funding being for positions, not
rental subsidies; case management services; the data from the Homeless Service Center;
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the administrative rate of the Opportunity Council, and; finding a different formula to help
homeless people.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
24. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
FOR WHATCOM HOMELESS SERVICE CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $381,915 (AB2010 -433) (12:42 :50 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
25. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON
MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 (AB2010 -434) (12 :43 :20 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
26. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNSELING AND
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR PATH SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,711
(AB2010 -435) (12 :43 :44 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
27. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LYDIA PLACE FOR WHATCOM
HOMELESS SERVICE CENTER HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $84,500 (AB2010 -436) (12 :44 :12 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
28. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
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SERVICES FOR WHATCOM HOMELESS SERVICE CENTER HOUSING CASE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,735 (AB2010 -437)
(12:44 :39 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
• Ann Deacon, Health Department
Discussion included the lack of an e- verify requirement in this contract
Weimer amended his motion to recommend approval to the full Council with the
addition of the e- verify requirement.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
29. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND INTERFAITH COALITION FOR
FUNDING TO OPERATE THE COALITION'S SHORT -TERM EMERGENCY
HOUSING UNITS IN BELLINGHAM AND FERNDALE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $17,500 (AB2010 -438) (12 :46 :25 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Ann Deacon, Health Department
Discussion included the loss of government grants.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
30. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
COMPU -TECH, INC. FOR SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE
CHANGES IN THE WSP STATEWIDE ELECTRONIC COLLISION & TICKET
ONLINE RECORDS (SECTOR) TICKET NUMBER LENGTH IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,400 (AB2010 -439) (12 :47 :22 PM)
Kershner moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
31. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT SUN
LIFE STOP -LOSS POLICY FOR INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR THE SELF -
INSURED MEDICAL PLAN IN 2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,509 (AB2010-
440) (12 :48 :20 PM)
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Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
32. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $403,178.01 (AB2010 -441) (12 :48:46 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator
• Laura Clark, Whatcom Humane Society
Discussion included the amount the County budgeted; whether this contract has an
e- verify requirement; the County's general policy to use e- verify; whether agencies
contracting with County are ready to implement e- verify; restrictive adoption policies;
national concerns of the National Humane Society stance on the dairy industry, and whether
the local Society is involved; whether the local Humane Society does euthanasia, and;
whether the Humane Society is prepared to use e- verify.
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Weimer amended his motion and moved to recommend approval with substitute
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Weimer (2)
Nays: Kershner (1)
33. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM HUMANE
SOCIETY FOR THE RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY AT 1661 BAKER CREEK PLACE,
BELLINGHAM, FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES IN AN
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $10 (AB2010 -442) (1 :02 :38 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
34. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF A CARGO VAN FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FROM VENDOR
BUD CLARY CHEVROLET, USING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $38,308.04 (AB2010 -443) (1 :03 :21 PM)
Weimer moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Brad Bennett, Administrative Services Department
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Discussion included whether this is for a mobile communications van, as approved
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER BUSINESS
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated delay by 45 days the final
environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding the new jail site. Have a large public
meeting including officials to talk about the issue in January or February. The County
Council may want to hold additional public meetings on the proposed site.
ADJOURN
I ne meetinq aalournea at I:Ub p.m.
Please contact the Council Office to obtain an
official, signed copy:
360- 676 -6690 or council &o.w hatcom .wa.us
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
Ken Mann, Committee Chair
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