HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance June 20 1995WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance & Administrative Services Committee
June 20, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Committee Chair Alvin
Starkenburg in the Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Ward Nelson
Marlene Dawson
Absent:
None
COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXATION, IMPOSING A SALES AND
USE TAX UPON AND TO BE COLLECTED FROM THOSE
PERSONS FROM WHOM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX IS
COLLECTED, FIXING THE RATE OF TAX, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION THEREOF, CONSENTING
TO THE INSPECTION OF RECORDS AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO (AB94 -539) (FROM 3/14)
Gary Wood, Juvenile Court Probation, noted a major change has taken place in
the juvenile, justice legislation which would affect the Council's decision - making process.
Legislation has been passed returning truancies to the juvenile court system (CHINS,
Children in Need of Supervision). School districts must file on children who have missed
five days (unexcused) in one month or ten days in a given year.
Starkenburg noted this item will be tabled until August 15.
2. ORDINANCE REVISING BLAINE CITY 1, 2, AND 3 PRECINCTS
(AB95 -261)
Nelson moved to recommend for approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 7 (AB95-
269)
Starkenburg noted in order to reduce the overhead administrative dollars out of
what is being proposed, supplementals for Current Expense needs to be reduced from
$23,000 to $20,700 and reduce Emergency Management from $50,000 to $41,636.
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Those speaking included:
T.J. Harmon, Program Specialist for Whatcom County Efficiency Management
Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive
Nate Brown, Planning & Development Services
Brad Bennett, Finance
Starkenburg moved to reduce supplementals for Current Expense from $23,000 to
$20,700 and reduce Emergency Management from $50,000 to $41,636.
Motion carried unanimously.
Nelson moved to recommend for approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION PRIORITIZING WHATCOM COUNTY PROJECTS
FOR THE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION TEAM (WA -CERT) (FOR PROJECTS RECEIVED
AFTER APRIL 25, 1995) (AB95 -201A)
Bob Woods, Council Program /Budget Analyst, noted that projects are still coming
in, but all projects will be ready for presentation at tonight's Council meeting. John
Carter, Port of Bellingham, commented briefly. Discussion followed on
prioritizing /deprioritizing. Woods noted the Council has already prioritized Acme Water
District as first, with the Convention and Visitors Bureau as second. If the Council
wishes, these may be deprioritized, but the top three positions must be named. This list
will then be forwarded to the state for its final decision. Woods will contact numbers 1
and 2 to let them know the status, as they may wish to appear before Council this
evening.
Chris Chisholm noted he has submitted a project.
Nelson moved to recommend forwarding to Council without recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A 90 -DAY AGREEMENT WITH CURRENT
INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED AND SUPPORTED
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR A TOTAL OF $52,707.78 (AB95 -282)
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Nelson moved to handle items 1 through 5 as one unit.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Nelson moved to recommend items 1 through 5 for approval.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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9 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
10 ENTER INTO A 90 -DAY AGREEMENT WITH CASCADE
11 VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR $20,378.52 FOR INDIVIDUAL
12 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (AB95 -283)
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14 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
15 ENTER INTO A 90 -DAY AGREEMENT WITH KULSHAN
16 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL
17 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR $28,893.48 (AB95 -284)
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4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A 90 -DAY AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL FOCUS TO
PROVIDE COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES FOR $12,137.40 (AB95-
285)
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A 90 -DAY AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST
INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES FOR $48,133.80 (AB95 -286)
6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 1995 -1997 BIENNIUM
WITH CHAMBERS AND MORTIMER COUNSELING, INC. FOR
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO. EXCEED $35,000 (AB95 -287)
Nelson moved to handle items 6 through 10 as one unit.
Motion carried unanimously.
Dawson asked why the services do not combine their efforts. John Hooper,
Combined Treatment, explained that each service has its own niche. Carl Allen,
Developmental Disabilities, explained further that different agencies are at different
levels for different people. Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive, also commented and
added that these monies come from state funds and are then released through contract
to the private sector.
Nelson moved to recommend for approval of items 6 through 10.
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Motion carried unanimously.
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 1995 -1997 BIENNIUM
WITH SEAMAR COUNSELING SERVICES FOR $84,565 TO
PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (AB95 -288)
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 1995 -1997 BIENNIUM
WITH NORTHWEST COUNSELING SERVICES FOR $17,000 TO
PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (AB95 -289)
9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 1995 -1997 BIENNIUM
WITH NOOKSACK GENESIS II FOR $31,230 TO PROVIDE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (AB95 -290)
10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 1995 -1997 BIENNIUM
WITH AVALON COUNSELING AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR
$74,705 TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES
(AB95 -291)
OTHER BUSINESS
1. PRESENTATION OF STATUS REPORT AND DISCUSSION
REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM REGARDING
SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (AB95 -017B)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, updated the committee. The land will be a County
asset. The building is to remain with the land. Various questions were asked about the
Interlocal Agreement. Monsen will report back to the committee at a later date.
2. STATUS REPORT AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
CONTRACTS (AB95 -280)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, spoke. He noted the Executive Committee wanted to
discuss this item in detail, so he was unable to give any specific information until a later
date. He requested the committee consider the possibility of extending appropriate
contracts for a period of two to six months, noting the contracts expire at the end of
August 1995. He said the Executive Committee meets in early July. Shirley Van
Zanten, County Executive, commented.
Starkenburg suggested Monsen wait until after the Executive Committee's July
meeting to report to this committee. The next Finance Committee after that would meet
July 18.
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Fred Miller, Next Step Association, noted his organization is trying to supplement
its fund base by_ raising additional funding. It is also diversifying its activities.
■ Bob Woods, Council Budget /Program Analyst, noted the draft resolution
regarding the Budget Retreat (AB95 -276) is now in the Council members' mail boxes
and requested they contact him.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Alvi , tarkenburg, CIncil Member
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