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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCII,
Lk Finance and Administrative Services Committee
�� January 2, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Committee Chair Alvin
Starkenburg in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Ward Nelson
Marlene Dawson
Absent:
None
COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RE
SOURCES TO PROVIDE THE 1996 EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
PROGRAM FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND
RECYCLING /HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR THE
PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 319 1997 (AB95 -481)
Those speaking included:
Jeff Monsen, Public Works
Jeff Miller, Public Works
Carl Weimer, RE Sources
Larry McCarter, RDS
Ken Henderson, Council Member
Bob Woods, Council Budget and Program Analyst
Nelson moved to recommend approval of a 19 month- contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE CLARIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR
THE WEED BOARD (AB95 -469)
Starkenburg moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A DISPOSAL SITE AGREEMENT WITH RECYCLING
AND DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC. (AB95 -483)
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Those speaking included:
Jeff Monsen, Public Works
Ken Bell, RECOMP
John Hoksbergen, RECOMP
Dave Bader, CCR
Larry McCarter, RDS
Starkenburg stated there will be no action regarding the subcontracting at this
time. Rate control ceiling and exempting CDL material was discussed (Flow Control
process).
(Clerk's Note: It was the intent of the Committee to move forward on rate control
ceiling and exempting CDL material)
This item was held in committee.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SENIOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE STATE PASS - THROUGH
FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED SENIORS FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1995 TO JUNE 30, 1996, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$67,754.83 (AB95 -496)
Carl Allen, Developmental Disabilities, gave a brief overview on the contracts.
Nelson moved to recommend approval of the contracts in items #1 through #6.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WHATCOM
CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING TO PROVIDE STATE PASS -
THROUGH FUNDS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1995 THROUGH JUNE
30, 1996, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $151,266.38 (AB95 -497)
3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH LOCAL FOCUS
TO PROVIDE STATE PASS - THROUGH FUNDS TO DELIVER
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1 SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED PERSONS FOR THE
2 PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1995 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996, IN THE TOTAL
3 AMOUNT OF $75,754.80 (AB95 -498)
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5 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
6 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH LA CASA DE
7 ESPERANZA TO PROVIDE STATE PASS - THROUGH FUNDS FOR
8 COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,
9 1995 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
10 $10,101.12 (AB95 -499)
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12 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
13 ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
14 ANGELA CUEVAS, SR. FOR ENGLISH - SPANISH TRANSLATION
15 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1995 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996, IN
16 THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,100.00 (AB95 -500)
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18 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
19 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH NORTHWEST
20 INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE STATE PASS - THROUGH FUNDS FOR
21 SHELTERED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF
22 JULY 1, 1995 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
23 OF $292,281.40 (AB95 -501)
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25 7. RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING AND NOTICE OF
26 HEARING ON THE SALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY, REQUEST
27 #95 -9 (AB95 -502)
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29 Barbara Cory, Treasurer, addressed the committee. She noted that no sale price
30 on either of the properties in items 7 and 8 has been recommended by the Property
31 Management Committee. She requested direction regarding appraisals on all properties
32 and policy regarding sales to the City of Bellingham. Discussion followed.
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34 Starkenburg moved to recommend giving the Treasurer the opportunity to obtain
35 an appraisal on the properties in items 7 and 8 and, after the appraisals are determined,
36 Cory will return to committee to discuss public auction vs. negotiation with the City of
37 Bellingham.
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39 Motion carried unanimously.
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41 Starkenburg stated items 7 and 8 will be held in committee for further discussion
42 regarding policy direction. He noted Bob Woods will work with the Treasurer to
43 develop a policy direction resolution.
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8. RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON THE SALE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY,
REQUEST #95 -10 (AB95 -503)
(Clerk's Note. Items 7 and 8 were addressed as one in item 7 above.)
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The meeting was adjourned at 11 :40 a.m.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown- Davis, Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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