HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance May 19 1998WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
May 19, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Council Member Marlene Dawson
in the Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Ward Nelson Connie Hoag
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A
CONTRACT FOR MICROFILMING SERVICES TO THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE BIDDER, DATAPLEX CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 (AB98 -204)
George Reid, Information Services, introduced Anne B, , who explained the request.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES AND SEAMAR COUNSELING AND SOCIAL
SERVICES FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHRONICALLY
MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000
(AB98 -205)
John Hooper, Health & Human Services, explained the request.
Chuck Benjamin, Health & Human Services Director, also commented.
There were questions. Topics of discussion included LISTEN; implementation of the
program process; serving non jail clients; re- working contract language regarding non -
jail clients; client requirements.
Moved to recommend approval subject to the language change.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#98 -42 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK - MOUNTED DITCH
CLEANER TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, WESTERN POWER
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& EQUIPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,185.75 (AB98 -206)
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#98 -45 FOR THE COUNTY'S SUPPLY OF ASPHALT MIXES TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF
APPROXIMATELY $274,500 (THE COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
UTILIZE THE APPROPRIATE LOW BIDDER BASED UPON PROJECT
LOCATION, DISTANCE TO THE PLANT, AND PRODUCT
AVAILABILITY) (AB98 -207)
Mary Scrimsher, Public Works, commented. Dick Prieve, Public Works, M & O, answered questions.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER
EXPENSES AND /OR TRAVEL (AB98 -143B)
Brenner notified Nelson she requested to add her name for today's consideration.
Nelson moved to recommend approval and add Barbara Brenner's request to the list.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE WORK UNDER SETTLEMENT AT THE FERNDALE
APARTMENTS (AB98 -208)
Randy Watts, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, explained the request and the problems
associated with the scope of the work. Additional equipment was needed, as well as
increased work time, due to these problems.
Regina Delahunt, Health & Human Services, commented about human/dairy waste.
Topics discussed included the change in the WAC; removal of the lagoon sludge;
increased cost in the settlement agreement; communication; impact of tort fund;
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chuck Benjamin, Health & Human Services Director, suggested a cost benefit list.
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Watts stated he will get Council members a
OTHER BUSINESS
dawson commented on the quarterly report regarding County finances.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Elizabeth Bennett, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown- Davis, Council Clerk Robert Imhof, Council Member
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