HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance November 12 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
November 12, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. by Committee Chair Robert Imhof in the
Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Tom Brown
Absent:
Marlene Dawson
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST # 9 (AB96 -376)
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office, lead in the discussion of this item, of which there were
two elements: $498,000 (for acquisition of property and construction of 32 family dwellings from
state and federal block grants, which is a pass - through process; and $21,600 for the CTED Grant
to assist the County in planning a feasibility analysis for the creation of affordable housing).
Michael Knapp, Planning and Development Services, commented briefly. Discussion
topics included: focus on unincorporated areas; explanation of the process; and monies actually
expended.
Brad Bennett, ADA Finance, briefly commented.
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -0.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
AMENDMENT #3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
LANE POWELL SPEARS LUBERSKY FOR LEGAL COUNSEL ON RDS
DISPUTE (AB96 -388)
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office, commented.
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, gave an update on the background information. He noted
that the arbitration has been continued until late January. Also discussed: surcharge funds as a
revenue source; an update of arbitration events; and the Ferndale lagoon.
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Imhof moved to recommend approval. However, since Brown was opposed, the issue
was forwarded to Council as is.
Imhof noted an executive session would be scheduled for November 26 in order for the
Council to be briefed by counsel on an update of this issue.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO RATIFY THE
TEAMSTER HEALTH CLERICAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1998 (AB96 -389)
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -0.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A
CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS FOR
THE WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (AB96 -390)
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Those commenting included:
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office
Dick Prieve, Public Works
Motion carried 2 -0.
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RUSTAND, INC. AND
WHATCOM COUNTY FOR AN ADDITIONAL 15 BEDS FOR OFF -SITE
WORK RELEASE (AB96 -391)
Those commenting included:
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office
Ray Gordon, Jail
Deane Sandell, Sheriffs Office
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -0.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
Dana Brown- avis, ouncil Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Rob 6t Imhof, Council Me ber
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