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Home My WebLink AboutFinance January 25 1994WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Finance and Personnel Committee January 25, 1994 The meeting was called to order by Alvin Starkenburg, Committee Chair at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest Street. Also Present: Absent: Ward Nelson None Barbara Brenner 1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TWELVE SHERIFF PATROL SEDANS THROUGH THE STATE CONTRACT TO GILCHRIST CHEVROLET AT A TOTAL COST OF $179,114.28 INCLUDING TAX (AB94 -043) Brenner moved to recommend approval. Motion carried unanimously. 2. BID AWARD FOR THE SUPPLY OF ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS TO OBTAIN A SUPPLIER AND FIRM FIXED PRICING FOR CHIP SEALING COUNTY ROADS DURING 1994 TO THE LOW BIDDER, KOCH MATERIALS, LTD. IN A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $400,000 (AB94 -044) Brenner moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. 3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE OF AN ANNUAL SUPPLY OF TRAFFIC LINE PAINT AND GLASS BEADS THROUGH STATE CONTRACTS TO NORRIS PAINT COMPANY FOR $124,099.50, AND TO OK BEADS, INC., FOR $38,000 (AB94 -045) Nelson moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ERICSSON BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR TELEPHONE SWITCHING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR 1994 AT A COST OF $48,740 (AB94 -046) Nelson moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. S. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SND COMMUNICATIONS AND DUCAP Agenda, 1/25/94, Page 1 ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO -WAY RADIO SYSTEMS USED BY THE SHERIFF'S AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENTS (AB94 -047) Brenner moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BELLINGHAM FOR SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $343,000 (AB94 -048) Brenner moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. 7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MASCHHOFF, BARR & ASSOCIATES FOR CONTINUATION OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT A COST OF $15,204 FOR 1994 (AB94 -049) Brenner moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. 8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WHATCOM MEDICAL BUREAU FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE 1994 SELF - INSURED CO- PAYMENT MEDICAL PLAN; BUDGETED AMOUNT IS ABOUT $63,000, BUT THE PAYMENT IS BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE CLAIMS PAID (AB94- 050) Nelson moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. 9. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (AB94 -052) DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD • REAPPOINTMENT OF KIMBERLY HOPELY TO A FIRST, FULL THREE YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96. SHE HAD BEEN APPOINTED IN 1992 TO COMPLETE A TERM. • NEW APPOINTMENT OF CARRIE ROLFE TO A FIRST, FULL THREE - YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96 TO FILL AN OPEN POSITION. CARRIE WILL REPRESENT CONSUMER INTERESTS Brenner moved to recommend confirmation. Agenda, 1/25/94, Page 2 Motion carried unanimously. MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD • REAPPOINTMENT OF JIM MCRANDLE TO A SECOND FULL THREE - YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96. HE HAS ALREADY SERVED ONE FULL TERM • REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA WOODALL TO A SECOND FULL THREE -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96. SHE HAS ALREADY SERVED ONE FULL TERM. • REAPPOINTMENT OF ADRIANNE HUNTER TO A FIRST, FULL THREE -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94.T0 12/31/96. SHE WAS APPOINTED IN 1993 TO COMPLETE A TERM. Brenner moved to recommend confirmation to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. NORTH SOUND REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK ADVISORY BOARD • JIM MCRANDLE TO A SECOND FULL THREE -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM /1/94 TO 12/31/96. HE HAS ALREADY SERVED ONE TERM AND IS INTERESTED IN AND ELIGIBLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT • NEW APPOINTMENT OF ADRIANNE HUNTER TO A FIRST, FULL THREE -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96. SHE WILL REPLACE GUADALUPE GAMA WHO RESIGNED. Brenner moved to recommend confirmation to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. RURAL LIBRARY BOARD • REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM STITT TO A SECOND, FULL FIVE -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/98 (TERM LENGTH IS SET BY RCW 27.12) Brenner moved to recommend confirmation to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. SUBSTANCE ABUSE BOARD • REAPPOINTMENT OF TOMMY THOMSON TO A SECOND, FULL THREE -YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96 • NEW APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH TREAT TO A FIRST, FULL THREE - YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96 TO REPLACE VELMA WENDT WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT • NEW APPOINTMENT OF JAY HYNDS TO A FIRST, FULL THREE - YEAR TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/94 TO 12/31/96 TO REPLACE MARIE USITALO WHO RESIGNED TO HEALTH PROBLEMS Brenner moved to recommend confirmation to the Council. Agenda, 1/25/94, Page 3 Motion carried unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION DECLARING WHATCOM COUNTY PROPERTY (WRECKED SHERIFF'S SEDAN) 'A' SURPLUS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING (AB94 -051) Nelson moved to recommend approval to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. 11. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 2.02, REGARDING WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL OPERATIONS (AB93 -426) Brenner moved to insert the word "may" instead of "shall' on line 23, Page 4 of Exhibit "A." Motion failed 2 -1 with Brenner in favor. Brenner moved to approve the amendment starting on line 22 of page 6 of Exhibit "A." Motion carried unanimously. Nelson moved to send this ordinance forward to the Council with no recommendation. Motion carried 2 -1 with Brenner opposed. ADDENDUM 12. ORDINANCE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET OF WHATCOM COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1994 AND RESTRICTING THE EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FUNDS THEREIN (AB94 -032) It was decided not to discuss this issue. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barba a Maher, Recordin etary Agenda, 1/25/94, Page 4 ATTEST: Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Alvin Starkenburg, Commit r, Chair Exhibit A On page 2 of Exhibit A to the ordinance (page 102 of the packet), lines 26 through 28: A. The county council shall employ and supervise the clerk of the county council, who shall function as the administrative department director with the responsibility for the operation of the council office and the council clerk's staff. Exhibit B On page 7 of Exhibit A to the ordinance (page 107 of the packet), lines 6 through 9: Council members who are appointed by the council to any other county governmental boards, commissions or committees, other than ad hoc council committees, shall likewise be determined by a majority roll call vote by the Exhibit C On page 6 of Exhibit A to the ordinance (page 106 of the packet), lines 22 -28: ... All actions of a committee pertaining to an ordinance that has been properly introduced, as specified elsewhere in this chapter, vii- be reported out to the full Council Exhibit D On page 2 of Exhibit A to the ordinance (page 102 of the packet), line 30: ... authority over eoufteil employees, ....... ............................... . Via ... Exhibit E On page 3 of Exhibit A to the ordinance (page 103 of the packet), lines 6 -8: ... The clerk will provide planning leadership and direction for the ........, :.::.::.::.:.. M. staff. The clerk will develop policy recommendations concerning county- wide programs, and will develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.... Exhibit F On page 3 of Exhibit A to the ordinance (page 103 of the packet), line 19, add two new sections, as follows: ................................................................................... ............................... *f arad ;: o.;::r rr....aria :': t .................. :.............................. Exhibit G On page 4 of Exhibit A to the ordinance (page 104 of the packet), line 22: D. Consent items may be acted upon en masse; provided, however, that any consent item shall be considered separately if so requested by a council member, by a member of the county administration, or by a member of the public.