HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance March 19 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COADMTEE
March 19, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 by Committee Chair Robert Imhof in the Council
Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Marlene Dawson
Tom Brown
Absent:
None
CONMUTTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMNII;NDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. BID AWARD TO THE BELLINGHAM HERALD FOR WHATCOM COUNTY'S
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY
EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE BELLINGHAM HERALD FOR
SAME (AB96 -016A)
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
There was discussion on the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
FUNDS FOR CURRENT EXPENSE, PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $61,470.00 DUE TO INCREASING CASELOADS (AB96 -109)
Jon Ostlund, Public Defender, gave background information, noting the increased
caseloads, especially due to numerous recent murders in the County. Also, a number of attorneys
have resigned, and their caseloads cannot be distributed among other attorneys.
Brad Bennett, Finance, commented on the budget status.
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE TO ENTER AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH RE SOURCES FOR 1996
EDUCATION AND PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR WASTE REDUCTION
AND RECYCLING/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (AB95 -481A)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, gave background information.
Dawson commented that Appendix B of the generic contract agreement must still go
before SWAC; this amendment is premature. Discussion followed.
Kathy Sutter, Council member, also commented.
Dawson moved to recommend denial.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A ONE
YEAR CONTRACT WITH SUN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR CHRONICALLY OR SERIOUSLY
MENTALLY ILL ADULTS IN WHATCOM COUNTY (AB96 -103)
Marcia Gunning, Combined Treatment Services, spoke to funding and the contract itself.
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD DRY DOCKING FOR THE
WHATCOM CHIEF FERRY TO THE LOW BIDDER, DUWAMISH
SHIPYARD (AB96 -104)
Warren Laing, Public Works, spoke to this item. Bob Woods, Council Budget and
Program Analyst, clarified a funding item regarding the $5,000 allowance.
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF TWO, '/2
TON 4X4, EXTENDED CAB PICKUPS FOR PUBLIC WORKS,
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MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS TO THE LOW BIDDER DEWEY GRIFFIN
(AB96 -102)
Imhof noted Items 4, 5 and 6 would be taken as one, as they are all related.
Discussion took place regarding the use of 4x4 vehicles. Warren Laing, Public Works,
spoke to this, as did Ward Nelson, Council member.
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF THREE,
3/4 TON 4X4 PICKUPS FOR PUBLIC WORKS, MAINTENANCE &
OPERATIONS SIGN CREW TO THE LOW BIDDER, PIONEER FORD
(AB96 -105)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF TWO SMALL
EXTENDED CAB 4X4 PICKUPS FOR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TO THE LOW BIDDER, PIONEER FORD (AB96 -106)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF
ASPHALTIC MIXES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TO
MULTIPLE BIDDERS CSR/ASSOCIATED SAND AND GRAVEL, JACK
CEWE LTD., WHATCOM BUILDERS AND WILDER CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC. (AB96 -107)
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF
AGGREGATE CRUSHING OF SEAL ROCK TO BE STOCKPILED AT
VARIOUS WHATCOM COUNTY'S PITS TO THE LOW BIDDER
AGGREGATES WEST (AB96 -108)
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Jill Nixon, Recording Secretary
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