HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil February 22 1994WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 22, 1994
The meeting was called to order by Council Chair Robert Imhof at 7 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest Street.
Also present:
Larry Harris
Barbara Brenner
Marlene Dawson
Alvin Starkenburg
Ken Henderson
Absent:
Ward Nelson
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the December 14, 1993 and
January 25, 1994 meetings.
The minutes of the December 14, 1993 and January 25, 1994 meetings were approved as
presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
1. Discussion with Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive, on the issues of contract
(AB94 -121)
The Executive answered questions presented by Council Members, and additional
comments were offered by legal counsel.
OPEN SESSION
Any member of the audience may address the Council on any issue at this point in the meeting. If an item is scheduled for public hearing,
we ask that you wait to testify until the hearing on that item is opened by the Chair. Before beginning to comment, each speaker should
state his /her name, address, and the topic of interest, for the record.
The following persons addressed the Council in open session:
Maryjo Tregilgas, Iowa Drive: Northwest Regional Council Interlocal Agreement
(AB94 -035)
Vern Ahlman, KMD Architects: Contract with Paul Rushing (AB94 -121)
Noemi Ban, 405 Bayside Road, Bellingham: Northwest Regional Council Interlocal
Agreement, specifically regarding dividing aging and disability services
David Mason, Bellingham: Water District 10 sewer line, appeal of State Shorelines
Appeal Board decision
Lloyd Austin, Bellingham: Suggested audit on courthouse project
Regular Council Minutes, 2/22/94, Page 1
Lee Denke, Mt. Vernon: Water District 10 sewer line
Cory Lincoln, Bellingham: One of the contractors who was underpaid as a plumber
(according to the prevailing wage) on courthouse construction project
Don Flescher: Paul Rushing's wages and benefits
Art Hyatt, Bellingham: Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee and KCM contract
CONSENT AGENDA
Items under this section of the agenda may be considered in a single motion. Council members have received and studied background
material on all items. Committee review has taken place. Any member of the public, administrative staff, or council may ask that an item
be considered separately.
(Items 1 -13 scheduled for Finance & Personnel Committee)
Starkenburg moved to appove the items in the consent agenda with the exception of
items #1, 3, 10.
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR FIVE 1/2 TON EXTENDED
CAB PICKUP TRUCKS TO THE LOW BIDDER, OLYMPIC FORD INC.,
AT $15,326.10 EACH FOR A TOTAL OF $82,914.21 INCLUDING SALES
TAX (AB94 -105)
This item is not on the consent agenda.
Starkenburg moved to table this item until the next meeting on March 1.
The motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO SMALL UTILITY
VEHICLES THROUGH STATE CONTRACT #127C -93 FROM BUD
CLARY JEEP AT $17,479.44 EACH, A TOTAL OF $37,795.54
INCLUDING SALES TAX AND PURCHASING FEE (AB94 -106)
3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THREE MID -SIZE SEDANS
THROUGH STATE CONTRACT #127A -93 FROM GEORGE GEE
PONTIAC AT $12,336 EACH, A TOTAL OF $42,153.68 INCLUDING
SALES TAX AND PURCHASING FEE (AB94 -107)
This item is not on the consent agenda.
Starkenburg moved table this item until the next meeting on March 1.
The motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO MID -SIZE POLICE
SEDANS TO THE LOW BIDDER, DIEHL FORD AT $15,0959 A TOTAL
Regular Council Minutes, 2/22/94, Page 2
OF $32,242.92, INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB94 -108)
5. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THREE SMALL EXTENDED
CAB PICKUP TRUCKS FROM STATE CONTRACT #127A-93
THROUGH GILCHRIST CHEVROLET AT $10,681 EACH, A TOTAL OF
$34,830.74 INCLUDING SALES TAX AND PURCHASING FEE (AB94-
109)
6. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO SPECIAL PURPOSE
POLICE VEHICLES TO THE LOW BIDDER, PIONEER FORD, AT
$22,813 EACH, A TOTAL OF $48,728.57 INCLUDING SALES TAX AND
LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE PREFERENCE (AB94 -110)
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL AND
TREATMENT CENTER FOR $16,778.75 FOR THREE MONTHS (1/1/94
TO 3/31/94) (AB94 -111)
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
NORTHWEST FOR $12,073.50 FOR THREE MONTHS (1/1/94 TO
3/31/94) (AB94 -112)
9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH WHATCOM COUNSELING AND
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR $18,313 FOR THREE MONTHS (1/1/94 TO
3/31/94) (AB94 -113)
10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUN COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR $34,702
FOR THREE MONTHS (1/1/94 TO 3/31/94) (AB94 -114)
Starkenburg spoke to this item. It is being pulled off regarding insurance. It has a
$100,00 and $300,000 policy, but there needs to be $1 Million umbrella.
Starkenburg moved to approve the contract with the stipulation that the insurance
be as per specified.
The motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH JERRY HAINLINE TO ASSIST THE
COUNTY IN DEFENDING ITSELF AGAINST CLAIMS BY THE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$35,000 (AB94 -115)
Regular Council Minutes, 2/22/94, Page 3
12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH PETERSON CONSULTING AND
RONALD MAUS FOR ASSISTANCE IN ANALYZING THE COST OF
CLAIMS BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR (AB94 -116)
13. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT III WITH HARDING LAWSON
ASSOCIATES FOR GROUNDWATER MONITORING SERVICES AT
THE CEDARVILLE LANDFILL IN 1994 FOR $46,425 (AB94 -117)
(Item 14 scheduled for Water Resources Committee)
14. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FORMALIZING THE
NOOKSACK WATER USERS' STEERING COMMITTEE (AB94 -118)
Harris reported for Water Resources Committee.
Harris moved to authorize the Executive to enter into the Interlocal Agreement.
The motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
OTHER ITEMS (Council action may be taken)
(Items 1 -2 scheduled for Finance & Personnel Committee)
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 1
(AB94 -085)
Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance.
Harris moved to remove paragraph 2 (The supplemental request for the courthouse
expansion fund appropriates $45,906 from the fund balance and investment interest for
completion of the construction of the courthouse.) from the ordinance and hold in the
Finance Committee for clarification of the amount of money.
Woods suggested that this ordinance could be split into two ordinances. Gibson
agreed that would be appropriate.
and 3.
Harris amended his motion to add that the Council consider tonight Paragraphs 1
The motion carried 5 -1 with Imhof opposed and Nelson absent.
Regular Council Minutes, 2/22/94, Page 4
Brenner moved to request immediate state audit on all costs connected with Rushing
and the legality of the contract itself.
Motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
Henderson moved to amend the ordinance (Paragraph 3) to hold in committee one
week for consultation with the Purchasing Manager.
The motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
Imhof moved to hold the entire motion until next week.
The motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
Dawson suggested this be item number one on next week's agenda.
2. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SEGREGATION OF LOCAL AND
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 9, SEGREGATION NO. 94 -1
(AB94 -096)
Henderson moved to approve the resolution.
Motion carried 5 -0 with Harris out of the room and Nelson absent.
(Item 3 scheduled for Planning & Development Committee)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING CODE, WCC
CHAPTER 2.24A.100.350, TO ESTABLISH BUILDING SETBACKS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 20, CHAPTER 20.80.200 FOR THE
URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE (AB94 -087)
Dawson moved to approve.
Motion carried 5 -0 with Harris out of the room and Nelson absent.
(Item 4 scheduled for Public Services & Solid Waste Committee)
4. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT LIMIT ON BIRCH BAY
DRIVE (AB94 -037)
Brenner moved to hold in committee for one week.
Motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
Regular Council Minutes, 2/22/94, Page 5
(Item 5 -- no committee assignment)
5. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR NORTHWEST REGIONAL
COUNCIL (AB94 -035)
Dawson moved to approve the Northwest Regional Council Interlocal Agreement.
The motion carried 6 -0 with Nelson absent.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
The Council may accept these items for introduction (no action) in a single motion. Changes, in terms of committee assignment for
example, may be made at this time.
1. ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A NO- SHOOTING ZONE OR THE NELSON
ROAD AREA FILED BY MARY DUCKER (94 -054) (HEARING
SCHEDULED 3/8)
2. ORDINANCE ORDERING THE PARTIAL CLOSURE AND TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION OF ROOSEVELT ROAD BETWEEN TYEE DRIVE AND
A POINT 250 FEET WEST OF TYEE DRIVE IN POINT ROBERTS,
WASHINGTON (AB94 -069) (HEARING SCHEDULED 3/8)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT PROCESS (AB94 -097) (REFERRAL TO FINANCE)
2. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR OPEN SPACE /TIMBER, FILED BY
J. DAVID JENKINS (AB94 -093) (REFERRAL TO PLANNING
COMMISSION)
Brenner moved to accept the introduction items.
Motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Health Board (94 -126) Brenner noted the board meets March 1 for discussion of
rural health and access care for migrant workers. She will get an update from health
department. Henderson would like a monthly meeting for a 15 minute update to keep
abreast of issues. Harris will plan with Imhof upcoming meetings.
Ferndale Mobile Home Park (94 -125) There is a sewage problem. Brenner will
schedule with Imhof for the Health Board.
LEOFF Board (94 -005) Brenner withdrew from LEOFF board to work with the
Airport Avisory Board. Dawson volunteered to work on this board. Contact Jerry Joubert
and inform him who the new member is.
Planning Commisssion Nominations (AB93 -491): Robert Moore has been
nominated. Nominations will be made next week. Nominations are to be left open until
March 1. Dawson nominated Phil Urso.
Regular Council Minutes, 2/22/94, Page 6
The County Council also serves as the board of supervisors for this district. Because the district
is a se arate governmental unit, the Council must recess its regular Council meeting and call
to order a meeting of the County-Wide Flood Control Zone District before taking action.
The Council recessed its meeting and convened a meeting as the Board of
Supervisors for the County -Wide Flood Control Zone District.
ACTION:
APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY -WIDE FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB94 -038)
Henderson moved to approve Bill Harriman's appointment.
The motion carried unanimously with Nelson absent.
Starkenburg moved that Lloyd Ludtke be appointed as an alternate to the committee
representing geographic areas.
Starkenburg withdrew the motion.
Harris moved to recommend that Art Hyatt be retained on the Flood Control Zone
Advisory Committee.
Motion failed 3 -3 with Dawson, Imhof and Starkenburg opposed and Nelson absent.
ADJOURN
The regular Council meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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cAllister, Kecoraing becre ary
These minutes were accepted by the Council on March 8 , 1994.
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Ramona Reeves, Clerk of e ouncil Rforert Iniflot, Co unce air
Regular Council Minutes, 2/22/94, Page 7