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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
December 8, 2009
Committee Chair Sam Crawford called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Present: Absent:
L. Ward Nelson None
Sam Crawford
Also Present:
Laurie Caskey- Schreiber
Barbara Brenner
Carl Weimer
Seth Fleetwood
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2009 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
THIRTEENTH REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $594,099 (AB2009 -448)
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report.
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Terry Hinz, Health Department
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
Discussion included Health Department staffing.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FOURTH
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,297,026 (AB2009 -449)
Nelson moved to recommend approval of the substitute version to the full Council.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report.
The following people answered questions:
• Frank Abart, Public Works Department
• Joe Rutan, Public Works Department
• Nancy Jordan, Northwest Economic Council
• Carol MacDonald
Discussion included funding projects on Gooseberry Point; delaying the Haxton Way
project until they know what they are going to do with the ferry; whether Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) money will pay for the Emerald Lake Way project;
the location of the railroad crossing improvements; the cost for recording certain things with
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Solid Waste; the difference between the ordinance in the Council packet and the substitute
ordinance; the status of the East County Resource Center; whether allocating funds to the
Northwest Economic Council will divert funds from the East County Resource Center;
accountability measures for the Northwest
Northwest Economic Council in 2009 and
development investment (EDI) funds.
Economic Council; County funding to the
2010, and; the status of the economic
Crawford moved to amend to remove ACP #9 in the amount of $100,000 for the
non - motorized Haxton Way project. The system is connected, and they need to review it.
Don't move forward with the project if the foot traffic is only for reservation use.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
Nelson asked the exact amount of the amended budget, after the amendment.
Desler stated the amended total amount is $6,621,830.
The motion to recommend approval as amended carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
3. ORDINANCE REQUESTING THE REPEAL OF WCC 6.04.050, SECTIONS A & F,
THAT ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MULTI -DOG LICENSE (AB2009 -450)
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report.
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Laura Clark, Humane Society Director
Discussion included not involving the breeders and kennels in finding a solution;
focusing on fining people who don't do a good job rather than eliminating the multi -dog
license, and; the market tolerance for individual dog licenses.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford (1)
Nays: Nelson (1)
4. REQUEST RATIFICATION OF DECEMBER 8, 2009 — DECEMBER 31, 2011
DEPUTY SHERIFF'S GUILD COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (AB2009-
457)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people spoke:
• Steve Harris, Deputies Guild President, stated he is in favor of the agreement.
It is the result of a year and a half of negotiations. Over 90 percent of the
membership voted on and approved the agreement.
• Wendy Wefer - Clinton, Administrative Services Department.
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Discussion included whether this is a summary of what they've talked about
previously.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2008 -077 (THE 2009 — 2010
UNREPRESENTED RESOLUTION) TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010
(AB2009 -458)
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report.
The following people answered questions:
• Karen Goens, Administrative Services Department
• Wendy Wefer - Clinton, Administrative Services Department
Discussion included the number of people who would be added to the plan and
whether the County is required to comply with Referendum 71.
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FOR THE 2009 -2010 MARIETTA
ACQUISITION PROJECT (AB2009 -459)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council and the Flood Control
Zone District Board of Supervisors
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
Paula Cooper, Public Works Department, gave a staff report.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT AND
EXECUTE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION FOR A HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
FOR ACQUISITION OF FLOOD DAMAGED PROPERTIES IN MARIETTA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $343,090 (AB2009 -460)
Nelson moved top recommend approval to the full Council and the Flood Control
Zone District Board of Supervisors.
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Paula Cooper, Public Works Department, gave a staff report.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT RENEWAL BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BURLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TO OPERATE THE MODERATE RISK WASTE FACILITY
(DISPOSAL OF TOXICS) AT 3505 AIRPORT DRIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,125,000 (AB2009 -461)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM ALLIANCE FOR
HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AND CARE CONNECTION
SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 (AB2009 -462)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council and gave a staff report.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
S. REQUEST APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF
SERVICES WITH REISNER DISTRIBUTOR, INC,. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$400,000 (CONTRACT AMOUNT AMENDED TO $800,000) FOR THE PURPOSES
OF PROVIDING A CARD LOCK FUELING SYSTEM FOR FLEET VEHICLES
(CONTRACT TO BE EXTENDED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2011) (AB2009 -463)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WELLMAN &
ZUCK CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR THE "DEMOLITION OF ELEVEN BUILDINGS
AT BAY HORIZON PARK" AND EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT FROM
NOVEMBER 17, 2009, TO DECEMBER 31, 2009, IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT
OF $39,339.25 (FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $266,066.28
(AB2009 -464)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The following person answered questions:
• Mike McFarland, Parks and Recreation Department Director
Discussion included the purpose of concrete slabs and the history of the buildings.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
7. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOVERY CENTER FOR THE PROVISION
OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATION AND SERVICES UNDER THE CHEMICAL
DEPENDENCY DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $30,000 (AB2009 -465)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DAVID EVANS
& ASSOCIATES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN PHASE TO REPLACE THE POTTER
ROAD S. FORK BRIDGE #148, CRP #998027, IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,343
(AB2009 -466)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
• Joe Rutan, Public Works Department
• Jim Karcher, Public Works Department
Discussion included how much money they have spent on the design phase and the
life of the design.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
9. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SOLE SOURCE VENDOR ACS
ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
RELATED TO THE ASSESSOR /TREASURER SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$22,800 (AB2009 -467)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
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Nays: None (0)
10. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WILSON
ENGINEERING LLC FOR THE LAKE SAMISH COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
PLAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,946 (AB2009 -468)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
11. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
ANCHOR QEA, LLC IN SUPPORT OF RIPARIAN CONDITION AND FUNCTION
ASSESSMENT INCLUDING GIS SERVICES AND PRODUCTS FOR COASTAL
AREAS FROM POINT WHITEHORN NORTH TO THE CANADIAN BORDER, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $29,997 (AB2009 -469)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
12. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY, CITY OF
BELLINGHAM AND LAKE WHATCOM WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT FOR COST
SHARING FOR TASKS RELATED TO THE EXISTING LAKE WHATCOM
TRIBUTARY MONITORING PROJECT BETWEEN THE COUNTY, CITY AND
DISTRICT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $349,514 (AB2009 -470)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
13. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #09 -82
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LOW
BIDDER, AWARD CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF TWO
BIODIESEL TANKS AND WIRELESS CAMERA CONVERSION AT CENTRAL
SHOP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,791.13 (AB2009 -471)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
14. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF THE ANNUAL 2010 SUPPLY OF GUARDRAIL FROM VENDOR,
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CORAL SALES, UTILIZING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT
OF APPROXIMATELY $50,000 (AB2009 -472)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
15. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF RADIOS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE SHERIFF'S
VEHICLES FROM VENDORS, MOTOROLA AND DAY WIRELESS, UTILIZING
WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY
$60,000 (AB2009 -473)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
16. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF AUTOBODY REPAIR SERVICES IN 2010 FROM VENDOR CEI
GROUP WITH GITT'S AUTOBODY OF FERNDALE, UTILIZING WASHINGTON
STATE CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $35,000 (AB2009-
474)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY BY PUBLIC
AUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING (AB2009-
475)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
18. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNSELING AND
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR JAIL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,618 (AB2009 -476)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
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19. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNSELING AND
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 (AB2009 -477)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
20. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNSELING AND
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR SHELTER PLUS CARE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION
SERVICES, IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $54,431 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $95,254.20 (AB2009 -478)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Gayle DeHoeg, Health Department
Discussion included whether this is amending an old contract or a renewal.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
21. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE
ALLOCATION OF 2060 LOW INCOME HOUSING REPAIR AND RETENTION
FUNDING AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
SEAN HUMPHREY HOUSE FOR FLOORING REPLACEMENT AT THE HOUSE, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $9,018 (AB2009 -479)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
22. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE
ALLOCATION OF 2060 LOW INCOME HOUSING REPAIR AND RETENTION
FUNDING AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
SUN COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR NEW APPLIANCES AND INTERIOR
PAINTING AT SUN HOUSE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,060 (AB2009 -480)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
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23. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND GENEVA
CONSULTING FOR CONTINUED PHASE IV IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WRIA 1
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF
$37,500 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $63,900 (AB2009 -481)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
• Jon Hutchings, Public Works Department
Discussion included the status of the water resource inventory area (WRIA) and the
purpose of this item.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
24. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
NORTHWEST ECONOMIC COUNCIL FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE OVERSIGHT
OF THE EDI FUND AND EXPANDED OUTREACH TO THE BUSINESS
COMMUNITY, IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT OF $145,000 (AB2009 -482)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
25. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SUN COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES AT SUN HOUSE AND TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING SERVICES AT GLADSTONE HOUSE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,000
(AB2009 -483)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
26. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR
WHATCOM COUNTY SERVICE CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $586,501 (AB2009 -484)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
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27. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE
ALLOCATION OF 2060 LOW INCOME HOUSING REPAIR AND RETENTION
FUNDING AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
YWCA FOR REPLACEMENT OF A WALKWAY AND STAIRS AT LARRABEE
RESIDENCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,632 (AB2009 -485)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
28. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE
ALLOCATION OF 2060 LOW INCOME HOUSING REPAIR AND RETENTION
FUNDING AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR EMERGENCY HOME REPAIRS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $65,000 (AB2009 -486)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
29. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF UNCOLLECTABLE
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS MORE THAN A YEAR
OLD (AB2009 -487)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
30. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF UNREDEEMED WARRANTS
MORE THAN A YEAR OLD (AB2009 -488)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
31. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM CENTER FOR
EARLY LEARNING TO PROVIDE PARENT -TO- PARENT SUPPORT
COORDINATION, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN
WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DELAYS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$34,429 (AB2009 -489)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
32. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES
FOR JAIL RE -ENTRY SPECIALIST SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,000
(AB2009 -490)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following person answered questions:
Ann Deacon, Health Department Human Services Manager
Discussion included the source of the funding.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
33. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BELLINGHAM WHATCOM
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY FOR ADVERTISING AND
PROMOTION OF THE SKI TO SEA FESTIVAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,000
(AB2009 -491)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
34. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE MT. BAKER FOOTHILLS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FUNDING TO PROMOTE TOURISM, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $62,000 (AB2009 -492)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
35. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BELLINGHAM WHATCOM
COUNTY TOURISM TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN
WHATCOM COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,600 (AB2009 -493)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
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36. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH RON WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES /ARCHITECTS, PS, FOR
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH TRIAGE
CENTER AT THE WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL WORK CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT
$30,120 (AB2009 -496)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
Brenner asked for a staff update on the triage center at a future meeting.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report.
The following person answered questions:
• Ann Deacon, Health Department Human Services Manager
Discussion included the source of the funding.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
37. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO CHANGE
VENDORS FROM IKON TO COPIERS NORTHWEST FOR THE COUNTY'S SUPPLY
OF CANON COPIERS (AB2009 -497)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
38. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH K- ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE COMPUTER ROOM UPS AND GENERATOR, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $22,500 (AB2009 -498)
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
39. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH AMX INTERNATIONAL FOR J.D. EDWARDS SYSTEM
SUPPORT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 (AB2009 -499)
Crawford moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The following people answered questions:
Brad Bennett, Administrative Services Department
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Discussion included whether this was budgeted last year; whether there is a service
agreement for support, and; whether there will be a budget for consulting services next
year.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
40. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT ADDENDUM #3 WITH WHATCOM COUNSELING AND
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR JAIL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (AB2009 -500)
Wendy Jones, Chief of Corrections, gave a staff report and explained the funding
sources.
Nelson moved to recommend approval to the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Nays: None (0)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
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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Sam Crawford, Committee Chair
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