HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance January 27 1998WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
January 27, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 11:10 a.m. by committee member Marlene Dawson in
the Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Ward Nelson None
Connie Hoag
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR (AB98 -023)
Nelson moved approval of Marlene Dawson.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND RE SOURCES FOR
1998 PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND
RECYCLING /HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$57,000 (AB98 -039)
Ravyn Whitewolf, Solid Waste, noted the contract was extended in June 1997 for six
months due to the uncertainty of the solid waste precedent. However, due to the need for
consistency of the programs, the intent was always to have this contract expire after the end of
the school year. The intent was to go out to bid on this item for a new contract in June for the
end of the year and the beginning of the next school year, 1997 -98. She then summarized the
items the contract covers, which include a recycle hotline; school presentations; publications;
and outreach to the public. She noted that 60 percent of this contract is reimbursed by the state
through a grant.
Topics of discussion included education and teacher pay.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Dawson suggested combining classrooms under one teacher. She also expressed concern
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about a publication which attacked the Council members. Carl Weimer, RE Sources, clarified
that was from the RE Souces newsletter, which is not funded by the County. Hoag questioned
the funding of this program.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND RE SOURCES TO ADMINISTER
THE LOCAL GRANT PROJECT TO RECYCLE CARPET AND PAINT WITH
FUNDING CARRYOVER FROM 1997 (AB98 -040)
Ravyn Whitewolf, Solid Waste, stated that this program represents the ideal goal of
promoting innovative projects that promote recycling. The cost to the County was only $576 for
1997. Carl Weimer, RE Sources, stated that anything taken into the store is screened carefully
for disposal costs. Very little of the carpet was disposed of. He suggested that if the County has
a better use for the $14,000 which was left, the monies be returned for consideration of another
recycling program, as this program is self - sufficient.
Nelson moved to recommend not funding the program for 1998.
Motion carried unanimously.
Whitewolf stated that there is $75,000 budgeted this year for grant programs.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE NORTH SOUND
REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES IN WHATCOM COUNTY (AB98 -053)
Nelson suggested dealing with items 2 through 8 separately.
Chuck Benjamin, Health Department Director, stated this request is for reimbursement
for housing for the mental health, adult and child resource coordinators.
Dave Wareing, Executive =s Office, recommended moving the issues at the end of the
agenda forward for consideration of the Treasurer and Superior Court Administrator =s schedule.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
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(Clerks Note: Committee moved to item 14)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ON AGING FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES
FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS (AB98 -054)
Benjamin spoke to items 2 through 8, which are all related. All are current contracts
extending through June 30, 1998. The contracts will be funded again when money comes from
state.
Nelson asked Wareing about tying these contracts to a biennium budget. Dave Wareing,
Executive =s Office, stated that tying the state =s biennium to the County--s is out of sync by six
months, as the fiscal year would have to be changed by six months. There is no way to
synchronize the two. Chuck Benjamin, Health Department, stated the only reason this comes up
so frequently is due to the consolidation of his department. Current administration has a
different philosophy on contracts than the previous Developmental Disabilities director. The
providers are being surveyed for ADA and contract compliance, which is another reason this is
coming forward so often. Wareing stated that the County would like to eliminate this coming
forward so often.
Benjamin stated that the amendment amounts are listed on packet page 25.
Nelson moved to recommend items 2 through 8 be approved by acclamation.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE WHATCOM CENTER FOR
EARLY LEARNING FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES,
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION AND PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN AND THEIR
FAMILIES (AB98 -055)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND VANGARD NORTHWEST FOR
THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CLIENTS (AB98 -056)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND NORTHWEST INDUSTRIES FOR
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THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CLIENTS (AB98 -057)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND KULSHAN SUPPORTED
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
CLIENTS (AB98 -058)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL FOCUS FOR THE
PROVISION OF COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES FOR
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CLIENTS (AB98 -059)
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND CURRENT INDUSTRIES FOR
THE PROVISION OF PRE- VOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CLIENTS (AB98 -060)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND EVERGREEN AIDS FOUNDATION FOR
COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEER AND CASE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR CLIENTS INFECTED WITH HIV AND /OR DIAGNOSED
WITH AIDS (AB98 -061)
Chuck Benjamin, Health Department Director, stated this is an on -going contract for the
same amount of money as the past three years. It provides essential case management services
for these clients. The County could not provide these case management services for this amount
($21,000).
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Dawson asked what percentage of increase there is in the AIDS cases. Benjamin stated it
has been going up slightly. He was concerned with what is happening in Vancouver B.C.
because of the proximity of this county as their rates are increasing. It is not possible to track
HIV cases, as they are not reportable.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT
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OF HEALTH AND WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC
HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED CONTRACT PROCESS
(AB98 -062)
Chuck Benjamin, Health Department Director, stated that packet page 133 gives a
summary of the program. Dawson asked about the section regarding shellfish. Benjamin stated
that this is all money that is received from the state.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT
OF ECOLOGY AND WHATCOM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO REIMBURSE THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION FOR SIXTY
PERCENT OF BUDGETED SERVICES (AB98 -063)
(Clerks Note: This item was handled after item 13)
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTS BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AND
KAMRAR, ELICH, PAGE, HEYDRICH, FOLLIS, NELSON, BERNSTEIN,
MCLEAN, MCGREEVY, AND KOLKE FOR THE PROVISION OF
CONFLICT INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES (AB98 -064)
(Clerks Note: This item was discussed after item 14)
N.F. Jackson, Superior Court Administrator /Clerk, noted the annual contract is primarily
for criminal indigent defense where the public defender has a conflict of interest. The rate is the
same as the past three years, which is $50 per hour.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AND
WHATCOM DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES (AB98 -065)
N.F. Jackson, Superior Court Administrator /Clerk, stated this service is provided by
statute wholly funded by District Court filing fee surcharges, which handles domestic relations,
neighborhood and landlord /tenant disputes. This is a pass- through contract.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE TREASURER =S LIST OF PROPERTY
TAX REFUNDS PURSUANT TO RCW 84.69.020 (AB98 -066)
Dawson stated that most of the list is from park model trailers. Barbara Cory, Treasurer,
stated that there was a court case which stated that park models cannot be taxed as real estate.
The refunds amounted to approximately $375,000 of the $500,000 refunded. The majority of the
remaining refunds are due to senior exemptions.
Nelson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Jill Nixon, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk Marlene Dawson, Council Member
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