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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
December 12, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Committee Chair L. Ward
Nelson in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Also Present:
Sam Crawford
Robert Imhof
Absent:
None
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. PHASE II "Y" ROAD LANDFILL ASSESSMENT (AB2000 -430)
Chris Chesson, Environmental Health Supervisor, stated there is an initial
investigation phase after site discovery. Either the state Department of Ecology or
the jurisdictional health department is required to conduct an initial investigation
phase. Based upon information obtained about the site, a decision was made to
determine if the site requires additional investigation, emergency cleanup, or no
further action. The Phase I of the assessment, completed in June 2000, was the
initiation of the initial investigation. Ecology determined that the Y Road landfill
requires additional investigation and a site hazard assessment. The Y Road landfill
has been listed on the confirmed and suspected sites list, which is a portion of the
hazardous sites list, with suspected contamination of groundwater and soil.
The second phase is a site hazard assessment, which is conducted to confirm
the presence of hazardous substances, and to determine the relative risk to human
health in the environment. The County has a site hazard assessment program,
however Ecology does not generally look favorably on the County, as the potentially
liable entity, performing its own site hazard assessment. He had a discussion with
the unit supervisor of the site hazard assessment (SHA) program, who confirmed
that Ecology did not want the County to do its own SHA. Potential conflicts could
exist, and public concerns have been expressed along those lines.
Ecology committed to doing the site hazard assessment itself. The site
would be ranked, after the assessment, according to the risk posed by the site.
The Washington ranking method is used to rank sites on a scale of one through
five, with one representing the highest degree of potential contamination, where
cleanup should proceed quickly.
The next phase is a remedial investigation and feasibility study (RIFS). If
contamination is identified at the site, an RIFS is needed to define the extent and
magnitude of contamination. The study also evaluates all potential impacts on the
environment, alternative cleanup technologies, selection of a clean up action, and
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then site clean up. They are far from doing that now because they have not fully
characterized the site or determined if clean up is necessary.
Phase II, which is before the Council, would provide a complete
characterization of the landfill and impacts to the public health and the
environment.
Nelson asked how they propose to cover the cost of $300,000. Chesson
stated one question they need to answer is what happens if the County does
nothing else. If the County does nothing else, then Ecology will do the work.
Ecology would finish the initial investigation and perform the site hazard
assessment. Based upon Ecology's information, they would either issue a
recommendation for no further action, because there is no contamination, or list
the site with that Washington ranking method. At that time, the County could enter
into the voluntary clean up program through Ecology and be eligible for grant
funding for the RIFS, monitor well installations, and analytical costs for the first
year following monitoring of well installations. The capital costs associated with the
analytical services are quite extensive. The County would be eligible for grant
funding at some point in the process.
Nelson questioned whether the County would be eligible for grant funding
only if it does nothing. Chesson stated no. If the County continues with the initial
investigation in Phase II, and contamination is found, then the County would then
enter into voluntary cleanup and be eligible for grants for the costs of monitoring
well installations and the RIFS. The County could get those costs back from
Ecology through the grant process.
Nelson stated they would do that if the County does nothing. Chesson stated
that is correct.
Nelson questioned whether the choice is to spend $300,000 and get some
grant money or spend nothing, let Ecology do the work, and still get some grant
money. Chesson stated that was correct. The grant requires a 50 percent match,
so the County is going to have to spend some money down the road.
Nelson asked for a reason why they should spend $300,000 on Phase II.
Chesson stated the reason is to adequately characterize the site and determine
whether or not it really is a public health threat.
Nelson questioned why the County should do it if Ecology will do it.
Regina Delahunt, Health and Human Services Manager Interim Health
Director, stated the only difference is a matter of timing. If Ecology does the initial
investigation and site hazard assessment, it may take years before anything gets
done at the site. The question now is whether the County is satisfied with what it
has done so far to show that there is not an imminent health threat at the site.
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Nelson stated that is what they found in Phase I. Delahunt agreed. The
question for the Council is whether or not to go any further at this point in time, or
wait for Ecology to proceed.
Imhof stated that Ecology is going to do the work whether or not the County
pays $300,000. He questioned whether the contract says that Ecology would do
the work. Delahunt stated no. If the County paid the $300,000, then Ecology
would take and use the County's information to do their site hazard assessment,
which may be done quicker. If the County does nothing at this point in time, it
will go on Ecology's list, just like all the other sites, and it may take years before
it's done.
Imhof questioned what Phase I showed. Delahunt stated there was no
indication of contamination. There was a potential. There is a shallow aquifer on
the site. There is a potential that the landfill could be impacting the shallow
aquifer.
Chesson stated they don't know that information. Those are data gaps that
exist in their Phase I.
Nelson asked the staff to come back to the committee with a proposal to fill
in the data gaps. Delahunt stated the letter from Ecology defines what they would
like to see to fill in the data gaps.
Chesson stated he has some information about what they would like to see
to fill in the data gaps. Some of these items proposed in Phase II would fill in the
data gaps.
Nelson asked that those items be separated out from the entire proposal to
take a look at those only. He didn't know why they were talking about spending
$300,000 if they've already found that there is not an impact at this time, unless
they think there really is an impact. Chesson stated that, to answer that question,
they need to look at the shallow aquifer.
Hoag questioned whether the original investigation looked at the fish kills
identified by the Department of Fish and Wildlife in that area. Chesson stated it did
not. The indications from the service water sampling do not indicate that there are
any significant contaminants. He was not familiar with what the fish died from.
There are no concerns of contaminants in the creek. Carpenter Creek is adjacent to
the landfill, but the sampling doesn't indicate that there is any problem.
Hoag stated a Fish and Wildlife agent testified about a huge fish kill in that
area. It seemed, from his testimony, that his concern was that the fish kill may
have been from the Y Road dump. She questioned whether the Phase II
investigation would look at those fish kills. Delahunt stated it would not look at the
fish kills, but it would look further into the water quality in Carpenter Creek. The
initial sampling didn't show any significant impact to Carpenter Creek. There might
have been a little bit of conductivity, iron, manganese, and barium.
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Delahunt stated the "high" levels were relative to a background sample. It
was not high. It did not exceed standards.
Hoag stated she believed there were some subsurface flows that may go to
the lake, that may not go into the creek. She wanted to know is if there is any
difference, in terms of amount of detail and timeliness, in whether or not the
County spends $300,000. Delahunt stated timeliness would be the biggest factor.
Nelson stated this is nice information. There have been episodic fish kills in
the past. He was not sure Phase II would provide any information on the fish kills.
There are many factors that were not determined from the fish kills, regarding the
biopsies of whether or not it was genetically involved or if it was due to certain
species. More importantly, they want to look at the relationship of water quality to
these sites. When they did Phase I, the initial discovery found that there were no
impacts to the local wells. If there are some areas where there are data gaps, then
the County needs to look into that. However, $300,000 would go a long way to do
other things in Lake Whatcom to preserve and protect water quality. The Council
has to decide whether or not to spend money to find out that there is not an impact
from these landfills. Specific questions need to be answered. He suggested a
scaled back proposal that will fill the data gaps, and then make a decision from
there.
Imhof agreed with Councilmember Nelson's suggestion.
Delahunt stated she would talk to Ecology to find out where this might fit on
the timeline.
Hoag stated that when they looked at the Lake Whatcom Comprehensive
Plan, the Y Road landfill was one of the items that the City of Bellingham and
County both agreed needed to be looked at carefully. She was unclear about why
this is coming forward, and asked staff to come back with more detail on the data
gaps and why this is coming forward now.
Imhof stated the reason for the request was to do the full -blown
investigation.
Nelson stated Phase II would get a lot of work done.
Hoag stated it sounded like DOE would do that work anyway.
Delahunt stated it is a timing issue. The County could spend the $300,000
and get this all done, or it may take Ecology ten or 15 years to get all this work
done. That is the issue they are talking about.
Dawson questioned whether planting trees would remove any leachate.
Chesson stated that a vegetative cover would help absorb precipitation, which
produces leachate, so that is a correlation that could be made.
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Delahunt stated that if there is a cap on the landfill, trees would break the
cap. Vegetation is usually a grass cover.
McShane asked to see the written communication from Ecology and the state
Department of Health on this issue. It would help him to get a view of where they
are coming from, especially about what they thought was a high priority, and to see
their rationale.
Nelson stated he would like to see that communication as well. They would
hold this in committee until more information is received.
Delahunt stated she would come back with Ecology's timeline and what the
staff believes may be necessary in the short term if Ecology is not going to act on
this.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 13
(AB2000 -408)
Nelson stated a substitute ordinance was submitted.
Imhof moved to recommend approval of the substitute ordinance.
Shirley Forslof, Auditor, stated she withdrew her request for $12,000. Her
office can live within its budget. The vote recount was a computer recount, which
was much more reasonable in cost than a manual recount. It is much less costly to
do a computer recount. The request was made in case they had to do a manual
recount. There was a change in the law that there is only a computer recount done
if there are 150 votes or less and less than .25 percent separating the candidate.
Imhof moved to amend the substitute budget to remove $12,000 for the
Auditor's Office. The new budget amount would be $407,886.
(Clerk's Note: This motion was not voted on.)
Nelson questioned whether the County could experience any energy
efficiencies.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated they've been working on this
issue for months. The problem is becoming more acute. They could expect higher
rates in the future. They haven't completed all the analysis for power usage in all
the County buildings, but they are going to institute procedures to reduce energy
consumption in the courthouse. There will be an announcement later in the day to
ask employees to take certain actions to reduce power consumption. They will
institute series of changes to existing buildings to make them more energy efficient,
include insulation, window changes, and lighting changes.
Nelson asked about the Vietnam Veteran's request for relief fund
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Desler stated it is a separate fund in County government. It generates
$130,000 in revenue. The County uses the Veteran's Administration to administer
the fund. They have requested an additional $10,000. The County Executive
recommends the request. There is $102,000 in the Veteran's Relief Fund from
unexpended funds, and administration proposes that the $10,000 come from that
fund. They should be careful about using those funds, but this is an appropriate
use.
Nelson asked if the agency has addressed the issue of increased costs.
Ray Lewis, Veteran's Administration, stated they are asking that the limits be
raised. The problem is that the Washington Department of Veteran's Affairs closed
their local office, which left a gap in services in the community. His organization
applied for a grant to fulfill some of the services, but they can't wait for an answer.
Heating costs are going up. Given the number of senior citizens and widows, for
whom the organization pays the majority of prescriptions, it is costly. A veteran
can get into the Veteran's Hospital, but not the widows.
Nelson asked if policies have been created for limits or guidelines on how the
reserve funds would be utilized. Lewis stated not that he knew of. He's been
running the agency for only 13 months.
Nelson stated the veterans receive a percentage from the property taxes, as
part of the Soldiers and Sailors Act.
Hoag asked about the increased printing costs for the remainder of the year.
Desler stated he'd been told that there is a higher volume of printing. They
are taking steps to reduce the paperwork, such as summarizing the contracts.
Crawford suggested making the Council packets double- sided.
The committee concurred.
Nelson stated he discussed the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) system with Mr. Desler. They are working under the capital facilities
planning done during the budgeting process. They will come back to the Council
with all the facilities management needs. There are significant problems with the
boiler systems at this time. That was the reason for the request.
Hoag stated Whatcom County and Washington State are exporting power,
but are having to compete to buy power for themselves. She suggested that the
Council send a message to the state legislature that future local power producers
keep the power locally.
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Nelson stated that is an issue that the legislature should look at and deal
with regionalization of power grids and how power is shared. At this point, the
committee is only dealing with what it has to deal with at the County level.
Hoag stated that at the County level, when they look at the increased price
of natural gas, the state Department of Community, Trade, and Economic
Development expressed concern about the Sumas Energy 2 power plant because it
would use the equivalent of 55 percent of the natural gas residential use in
Washington State. That would run up the cost for everyone. The County is not
dealing with the problem.
Nelson stated they don't have the influence.
Hoag stated they could have the influence.
Motion to recommend the substitute supplemental, without the Auditor's
$12,000, carried unanimously.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEM
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COLLEEN ROGERS,
MARY ANN SHAFFER AND JAN CARLSON TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR JUVENILE DEPENDENCY GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR
THE YEAR 2001 (AB2000 -412)
N.F. Jackson, Superior Court Clerk, stated there are six contracts. This item
is the first one. This guardian ad litem contract reflects an increase of $5 per hour,
after not having any increases for four or five years. This is a two year contract.
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DANIEL S. MCGREEVY
AND BILL COATS, TO PROVIDE CONFLICT INDIGENT CRIMINAL
DEFENSE FOR CLASS A, B AND C FELONIES FOR THE YEAR 2001
(AB2000 -413)
N.F. Jackson, Superior Court Clerk, stated this is one of three indigent
defense contracts, all at the same rate and all with identical terms. They lost two
contractors this year. They have a net gain of two. They are up from 11 to 13
attorneys, which may or may not be enough. There is a $5 per hour raise on the
lower one -third of the volume of cases, the misdemeanor cases.
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Jackson stated that rate and contract apply to Consent Agenda Items number
two, five, and six. They are identical services for the same rate.
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MATTHEW ELICH,
WARREN J. PAGE, STARCK FOLLIS, DAVID A. NELSON, MARILYN I.
MCLEAN, ROBERT D. BUTLER, THOMAS H. FRYER, TOM LESTER, TONY
S. PARISE AND ROBERT E. OLSON TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR
THE YEAR 2001, FOR ALL CASES CONSIDERED TO BE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CASES FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S
OFFICE FOR CLASS A, B AND C FELONIES (AB2000 -416)
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BRIAN ZANOTELLI TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2001, FOR
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CASES FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC
DEFENDER'S OFFICE FOR CLASS A, B AND C FELONIES (AB2000 -417)
Imhof moved to recommend approval
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES, TO PROVIDE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2001 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,000 PER MONTH (AB2000 -414)
N.F. Jackson, Superior Court Clerk, stated there is a scrivener's error. The
amount should be $3,272, which totals $36,000 over eleven months.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Nelson clarified that they approved $3,272 for dispute resolution.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND MATTHEW ELICH,
MARILYN I. MCLEAN AND PAULA MCCANDLIS, TO PROVIDE
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years.
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIGENT PARENTS FOR THE
YEAR 2001 IN THE AMOUNT OF $60 PER HOUR (AB2000 -415)
N.F. Jackson, Superior Court Clerk, stated this has the same rate as prior
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated that Mr. Jackson was the first
person who worked on the new computerized contract format. He thanked Mr.
Jackson.
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WIZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR PORTAGE BAY AND DRAYTON HARBOR SHELLFISH
PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,335 (AB2000 -418)
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -0 with Crawford out of the room.
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND RESOLUTION
SERVICES, LLC FOR FACILITATION SERVICES TO THE PLANNING
UNIT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PROJECT FOR THE YEAR 2001 (AB2000 -419)
Nelson stated this was from an additional request from the Planning Unit for
the facilitators to continue.
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Hoag questioned the dollar amount.
Bruce Roll, Water Resources Manager, stated it is the same rate and level of
service as last year. This year the amount is $49,420 for an entire year. The
information is on packet page 104.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CHAMBERS & WELLS
COUNSELING SERVICES TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
SERVICES TO INDIGENT AND LOW- INCOME CLIENTS IN THE
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AMENDMENT AMOUNT OF $77,750 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $355,033 (AB2000 -420)
Nelson stated dollars were received from the state and federal government.
He moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL AND HOAGLAND'S
PHARMACY TO PROVIDE PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES FOR THE JAIL
FOR THE YEAR 2001 (AB2000 -421)
Nelson moved to recommend approval. He asked if delivery of the
pharmaceuticals to the inmates has been addressed. There was a concern raised
elsewhere in the state. He wanted to make sure Whatcom County was addressing
that concern.
Dan Fitzgerald, Chief of Corrections, stated that is going to become a
problem for Whatcom County, but they are addressing it with the Visiting Nurses
contract. The County had an inspection by the Pharmacy Board, who objected to
the corrections officers delivering medication to inmates. There will be no changes
in the contract with Hoaglands, but there will be with the contract with Visiting
Nurse's Services.
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Crawford questioned whether the prices they were getting were competitive.
Nelson stated they were.
Crawford asked if Hoagland's was the only bidder. Fitzgerald stated it was.
Nelson asked if a request for proposals (RFP) went out. Fitzgerald stated it
Motion carried unanimously.
11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL AND THE VISITING
NURSES PERSONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE INMATE HEALTH
SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2001 (AB2000 -422)
Nelson questioned the total amount.
(Clerk's Note: End of tape one, side A.)
Dan Fitzgerald, Chief of Corrections, stated the total amount is $311,000, a
little over $18,000 more than it was last year. They were able to negotiate the
price down from a $21,000 increase because of the new physician contract, which is
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responsible for some of the duties done by the Visiting Nurses doctor. They
achieved a small reduction in the hourly amount, but the contract reflects a 600
hour increase in the number of nursing hours in the jail.
Nelson asked if it covers the drug issues. Fitzgerald stated it might not.
They are still working on that.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated the administration did not
budget for $311,000 for the next year. They are going to need to make the
adjustments. It is no fault of the Sheriff's Office, but is administration's attempt to
contain costs. The assignment of certain health professions to do certain tasks in
the jail is something the administration and jail staff are going to work out to be in
compliance. When they are not in compliance, it is worthwhile to take the issue up
with the legislature. There are different ways in which they've chosen to handle the
use of health professionals. In this case, the boards that protect the rules and
responsibilities of health professionals are forcing The County to do certain things
that don't make sense. The administration will seek the Council's assistance in
approaching the legislative delegation about that.
Nelson stated they may hopefully get an alternative system that holds the
costs down. They are also looking at reimbursement rates through the state. They
maybe should look at getting Medicaid eligibilities to reimburse health care costs.
12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL AND ARAMARK
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR FOOD SERVICES IN
THE JAIL IN THE YEAR 2001 (AB2000 -423)
Dan Fitzgerald, Chief of Corrections, stated this corporation is a large
corporation that founded their business on food service to correctional
organizations. They provide food service worldwide and to the Olympics in
Australia, both the Republic and Democratic Conventions, Boeing, Ford Motor
Company, and other major companies. They have an office in Seattle. They are
able to provide food service in the County's jail at a substantial savings over what
the County can do itself.
Crawford asked if there is a reason why they can do it for so much less.
Fitzgerald stated one reason is the money they pay their employees. They can hire
cooks cheaper than the County through the union. Also, they have an ability to buy
larger amounts of food for less expensive prices.
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated the administration would come
through with a supplemental budget in the new year for the adjustment.
13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL AND THE WHATCOM
COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC TO PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC
SERVICES FOR INMATES FOR THE YEAR 2001 (AB2000 -424)
Nelson stated this is the same amount and moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
14. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL AND DR. VON HANKS
TO PROVIDE BASIC DENTAL CARE FOR INMATES FOR THE YEAR 2001
(AB2000 -425)
Nelson stated this is the same amount and moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
15. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #00-
108 TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, TSI ENVIRONMENTAL
FOR REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS IN THE COURTHOUSE BOILER ROOM, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $39,697.35 (AB2000 -426)
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Nelson asked how much more asbestos the County has.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated he believed this was the end of
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Crawford stated there was a tremendous disparity between the bidders.
Desler stated there may be bidders who really don't want the job and, therefore,
bid high. They are not serious about the business.
Motion carried unanimously.
16. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #00-
120 TO THE ONLY RESPONSIVE BIDDER, TMT- PATHWAY FOR THE
SUPPLY OF A ROAD PAINT STRIPER FOR USE ON COUNTY ROADS, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $283,176 (AB2000 -427)
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
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17. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #00-
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Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
ATTEST:
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
L. Ward Nelson, Committee Chair
Finance and Administrative Services Committee, 12/12/2000, Page 13