HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance November 25 1997WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
November 25, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by Acting Committee Chair Tom Brown in
the Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Barbara Brenner
Absent:
Robert Imhof
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD FOR THE WHATCOM
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FUNDING MECHANISM
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999 (AB97 -350)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, explained this is a step in the budget process that
needs to be addressed.
Fred Nowickie, 3331 Berg Road, Everson, requested Council approve the funding
mechanism. He explained there is actually no fair and equitable way to do this funding; not
everyone uses parks or schools; and many complain it is not fair although everyone benefits from
funding for flooding.
Ed Henken, Public Works, Engineering, explained that projects are done throughout the
County, not only on the Nooksack.
Brenner moved to amend by extending the time period for this item through
December 31, 1998 from two years to one and requested a list of parcels in the floodplain and
changing this to a fee for service.
There was further discussion. Topics discussed included schools and cemetery districts.
Brown moved to recommend approval of the original resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
Brenner requested Administration bring forward a list of the parcels in the floodplain and
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those not in the floodplain.
Brown asked if during the Comp Plan a list of properties was developed. Michael
Knapp, Planning and Development Services Director, stated this could be done; it would take a
few hours.
After Consent Agenda Item #2 was discussed, further discussion followed regarding the
Flood Control Zone resolution. Dawson asked if the issue of taxing those in the floodplain
should be a Council majority vote, which brought discussion.
After Consent Agenda Item #4 was discussed, Fred Nowickie spoke in favor of the flood
control resolution. Discussion followed with Ed Henken, Engineering, Public Works.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR THE
WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AS REQUIRED
TO MAKE TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN THE CASH AND
INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS (AB97 -389)
This item has been pulled for rescheduling on December 9.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT AND DR. DAVID FINNIGAN TO PROVIDE PHYSICIAN
SUPPORT FOR THE CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT CLINIC FOR A
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $18,750 (AB97 -390)
Chuck Benjamin, Health Department Director, explained this is a service the Health
Department has provided for several years. It benefits the children who are suspected of being
sexually abused and provides the forensic data for evidence to go forward to court. Brown asked
why it had been entered as a new contract. Benjamin explained the service was provided by
Emily Gibson, who did it for many years; Dr. Finnigan is a new physician. Dawson asked how
many children are examined. Benjamin thought it might average two to three a week. Benjamin
also explained all the documentation needed and background work. Benjamin explained the
average hours worked is 10 hours.
Brenner moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
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3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR 1998 PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES WITH WHATCOM
COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,380
(AB97 -391)
Dave Wareing, Executive =s Office, spoke in the Sheriff =s absence, noting this is an
ongoing contract that has been available for some time.
Brenner moved to recommend approval.
There was discussion on the motion. Those speaking included: Ward Nelson, Council
member; Chuck Benjamin, Health Department Director; and Dave Wareing, Executive =s Office.
Topics discussed included the number of many people benefitting from this service; the number
or percentage of jail population who have gone through the services; and the contract itself.
Brenner moved to request information from the Sheriff =s Office regarding the number of
times this contract was needed in 1996.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #97-
75 TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS AND RATES FOR
RENTAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY PUBLIC WORKS IN 1998 (AB97-
392)
Brad Bennett, ADS Finance, distributed the additional pages needed.
Brown moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Shirley Forslof, Auditor, asked what the procedure is on the budget. Brenner stated that
the recommendations have been distributed. The Clerk explained these were completed by the
Council office and taken from the minutes of the previous budget meeting.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
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NaDean Hanson, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown- Davis, Council Clerk Tom Brown, Council Member
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