HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance November 26 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
November 26, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. by Committee Chair Robert Imhof in the
Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Marlene Dawson
Tom Brown
Absent:
None
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. RESOLUTION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO COMPLETE
THE LAKE WHATCOM TRAIL PURCHASED FROM CONSERVATION
FUTURES FUNDING (AB96 -377)
Roger DeSpain, Parks and Recreation, commented. He also showed a short video on the
subject property.
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
There was discussion on the motion.
Motion carried 2 -1 with Brown opposed.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST #10 (AB96 -394)
(Clerk's Note: Since items 1 and 2 are related, they were voted on as on - -see item 1
above)
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A
CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE 1997 SUPPLY OF
ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS TO BE USED IN THE MAINTENANCE OF
COUNTY ROADS (AB96 -396)
Dick Prieve, Public Works, commented.
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Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A
CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE 1997 SUPPLY OF RIPRAP
ROCK TO BE USED IN THE MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROADS AND
DIKES (AB96 -397)
Dick Prieve, Public Works, commented.
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION (CTR) PLANS AND PROGRAMS (AB96-
398A)
Those also speaking included:
Gordon Rogers, Council of Governments
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A
CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (AB96 -405)
Those also speaking included:
Chuck Benjamin, Health Department Director
George Reid, Information Services
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
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5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ESTABLISH A
LIST OF QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS AND RATES FOR RENTAL EQUIPMENT
TO BE USED BY PUBLIC WORKS IN 1997 (AB96 -406)
Those also speaking included:
Warren Laing, Public Works, Fleet Manager
Chris Mohnkern, ADS Purchasing
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE
THE JAIL TO USE THE WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACTS FOR A
TRIAL PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FOR THE SUPPLY OF FOOD SERVICE
(AB96 -407)
Those also speaking included:
Brad Bennett, ADS Finance
Chris Mohnkern, ADS Purchasing
Imhof moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A
CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF AUTOMOTIVE
PARTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS ER &R (AB96 -408)
Those also speaking included:
Warren Laing, Public Works, Fleet Manager
Chris Mohnkern, ADS Purchasing
Brad Bennett, ADS Finance
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT CTED
GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH
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ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATED WORK IN SUPPORT OF THE GMA
PROCESS, INCLUDING EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT (AB96 -409)
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office, reviewed the grant proposal. Discussion followed.
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -1 with Brown opposed.
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE TASK
ORDER #10 OF NOOKSACK WATER USER STEERING COMMITTEE
(AB96 -410)
Those also speaking included:
Becky Peterson, Nooksack Water User Steering Committee
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office
Brad Bennett, ADS Finance
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Dawson noted some members of the public will attend tonight's Council meeting
regarding their feelings on the Flood Tax monies.
Imhof reviewed the budget process for tonight's Council meeting. A revised budget will
be available for everyone. He also noted Brown's suggestions (on file) will be discussed tonight,
specifically mentioning a new judge and the rainy day fund. Brown asked when he should bring
up his suggestion on setting aside funds for garbage cleanup.
The $5,000 allocated to Drayton Harbor was briefly discussed, and it was decided to
change the language regarding the purpose in the contract to read "Blaine surface water
problems" rather than Drayton Harbor.
Shirley Forslof, Auditor, asked how her department fared in the budget. She called
attention to the need for a Council member on Monday, December 12, for a vote recount. This
will be brought up at tonight's meeting by the Chair.
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