HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance April 25 19951 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
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4 April 25, 1995
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6 The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Committee Chair Alvin
7 Starkenburg in the Committee Room of the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
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9 Also Present: Absent:
10 Ward Nelson None
11 Marlene Dawson
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13 COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
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15 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 24.01,
16 REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES OF THE HEALTH
17 OFFICER (AB94 -573) (FROM 2/28)
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19 Starkenburg noted the Committee is awaiting a report from the Health
20 Department. Tom Sutberry, Administrative Services, commented he has not seen a
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23 Steve Jilk, Health Board Advisory Committee, noted they received a draft of this
24 report April 19 but feel 90 days is needed to examine in -depth the organizational
25 structure of the Health Department. He agreed to provide a preliminary report the first
26 week in June in time for the Council's annual budget retreat in mid -June.
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28 Starkenburg moved to hold this item in Committee until the first meeting in July.
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30 Motion carried unanimously.
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32 2. RESOLUTION PRIORITIZING WHATCOM COUNTY PROJECTS
33 FOR WA -CERT GRANT APPLICATIONS (AB95 -201)
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35 John Cooper, Executive Director, Visitors Bureau, addressed the salmon /sports
36 fishing issue. He noted it is felt many of the future salmon issues will be coordinated
37 through WA -Cert (Washington - Community Economic Revitalization Team). He
38 requested from the Council a letter of endorsement or incorporation as part of the
39 County's application and not for any dollars. Existing funds from private industry monies
40 would be used to meet the match of $29,000.
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42 Nelson moved to recommend to delete "Acme Water District" and request they
43 give us a proposal for the next meeting with the number one priority being Whatcom
44 County Convention & Visitors Bureau for tourism marketing activities.
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1 Motion to amend carried unanimously.
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3 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
4 ENTER INTO A TWENTY -FIVE YEAR LEASE OF COUNTY LAND
5 AT SMITH AND NORTHWEST ROADS WITH THE BOYS AND
6 GIRLS CLUB OF WHATCOM COUNTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
7 OF BASEBALL FIELDS (AB95 -185) (FROM 4/11)
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9 Chet Lackey pointed out that traffic considerations need to be made at the site.
10 Much discussion followed.
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12 Starkenburg moved to recommend to accept the lease as stated.
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14 Motion carried unanimously.
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16 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
17 ENTER INTO A TWENTY -FIVE YEAR LEASE OF COUNTY LAND
18 AT SMITH AND NORTHWEST ROADS WITH THE SOCCER
19 COMMISSION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCCER FIELDS
20 (AB95 -186) (FROM 4/11)
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22 Starkenburg moved to recommend to accept the lease as stated.
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24 Motion carried 2 -1 with Nelson opposed.
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26 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 3 (AB95-
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29 Dave McEachran, Prosecuting Attorney, stated he is requesting to transfer
30 $28,600 from the Drug Fund and combine that with $11,00 Professional Services to fund
31 an appellant attorney position.
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33 Nelson moved to recommend for approval.
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35 Motion carried unanimously.
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37 COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
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39 1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
40 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
41 SERVICES NW FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH RESPITE
42 SERVICES FOR $41,214 (AB95 -203)
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1 Marsha Gunning, Mental Health Coordinator, noted this is a new program for
2 individuals 17 years old and younger. The program will allow these children to be
3 treated and remain in the community.
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5 Dawson moved to recommend for approval.
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7 Motion carried unanimously.
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9 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
10 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOSEPH RECOVERY
11 CENTER FOR $76,312 FOR 1995 (AB95 -204)
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13 John Hooper, Combined Treatment Services, noted this is an annual contract
14 which provides their alcohol prevention program and a small amount of detox services.
15 This is joint funding from the City of Bellingham and the County. This program
16 averages 22 people per month.
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18 Nelson moved to recommend for approval with the requirement that John
19 Hooper obtain a breakdown of County /City use by tonight's Council meeting.
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21 Motion carried unanimously.
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23 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
24 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH OSPREY ENVIRONMENTAL
25 SERVICES, INC., FOR $42,500 FOR PREPARING A MASTER PLAN
26 FOR CHUCKANUT MOUNTAIN (AB95 -205)
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28 Roger DeSpain, Parks & Recreation Director, spoke. This master plan provides
29 for mountain bike, equestrian and hiking trails on top of Chuckanut Mountain.
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31 Nelson moved. to recommend for approval.
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33 Motion carried unanimously.
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35 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
36 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE
37 ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A GRANT FOR THE BEST SELF
38 SUMMER PROGRAM FOR $25,800 (AB95 -206)
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40 Gary Wood, Juvenile Court Probation, stated this grant is worth $77,000, as it will
41 be ongoing for two additional years. The Best Self Program is for low income at risk
42 children, and the grant allows for expansion of this program, as well as providing
43 scholarships.
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1 Tom Sutberry, Administrative Services, disagreed with Gary Wood regarding the
2 administrative costs of this grant. Sutberry said the grant process is more overhead than
3 is seen /heard. Discussion followed about the necessity of including administrative costs
4 up front when applying for grants.
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Dawson moved to recommend for approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROJECT 995001
AND AWARD OF BID FOR WIDENING AND STRUCTURAL
OVERLAY OF WEST AXTON ROAD - FERNDALE CITY LIMITS TO
NORTHWEST DRIVE TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHATCOM
BUILDERS, INC., FOR $211,656.75 (AB95 -211)
Starkenburg moved to recommend for approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Henderson noted he has been contacted by representatives of some cab
companies regarding the sale of vehicles to Russia (AB95- 165A).
Deb Logan, City Cab, had a handout for the Committee. Starkenburg informed
her she was welcome to speak at this evening's meeting or before the Committee. She
stated she was opposed to the sale because she thinks the Council can get the same price
here, as her company bids on these types of vehicles regularly at public auctions. She
requested a chance to bid on these vehicles.
Gerald Wade, City Cab, also spoke. He noted his company saves the County
money because they automatically repaint the vehicles (the County does not have to
paint over the logos), as well as not having to pay for an auctioneer.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11 a.m.
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WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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