HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance September 15 1995WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
September 5, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. by Committee Chair Alvin
Starkenburg in the Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Marlene Dawson Ward Nelson
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE ROOF AT THE
PLANTATION RIFLE RANGE BUILDING TO THE LOW BIDDER,
WESTERN ROOFING CO., INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$26,939.22 (AB95 -352)
Those speaking included:
Jack Kienast, Parks Plantation Master
Larry Simkins, Parks & Recreation
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -0.
2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR HYDROGEOLOGICAL
INVESTIGATION AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES AT
CEDARVILLE LANDFILL WITH DAMES & MOORE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,243 (AB95 -353)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, commented.
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -0.
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3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MARILYN
MCLEAN FOR TEMPORARY ATTORNEY ASSISTANCE FOR THE
PERIOD AUGUST 7, 1995 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995 IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $12,780 (AB95 -354)
Jon Ostlund, Public Defender, noted the total amount of $12,780 is incorrect. It
should be $16,088.
Bob Woods, Council Budget /Program Analyst, commented.
Starkenburg moved to amend the request in the amount not to exceed $16,088.
Motion carried 2 -0.
Dawson moved to recommend for approval the request as amended and waive the
RFP requirement.
Motion carried 2 -0.
4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE TO ENTER A
CONTRACT FOR RENEWAL OF 1995 -96 DRUG TASK FORCE
GRANT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PERIOD 7./1/95 TO 6/30/96
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $119,680 (AB95 -355)
Those speaking included:
Dave Wareing, Undersheriff
Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive'
Dale Brandland, Sheriff
Bob Woods, Council Budget /Program Analyst
There was much discussion on whether funding monies were going directly into
the Current Expense Fund or coming from the Drug Fund.
No action was taken. Dave Wareing will have funding information before
tonight's Council meeting in order for there to be a general discussion.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO SET A DATE
FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER DONATING THE
PASSENGER LAUNCH 'PLOVER" TO THE WHATCOM MARITIME
HISTORICAL SOCIETY (AB95 -356)
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Those commenting included:
Ken Henderson
Nat Dickinson, Purchasing
Dawson moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried 2 -0.
ADDENDUM: COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION REGARDING INCREASED STAFFING AND FUNDING FOR
WHAT -COMM COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (AB95 -339)
Those speaking included:
Dale Brandland, Sheriff
Dave Wareing, Undersheriff
Ken Henderson
Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive
Sheriff Brandland noted the problems have continued to magnify over the past
year. There is inadequate. staffing; the training process is very lengthy; and few days off
can be taken. He stated What -Comm staff would like the Council to make a
commitment that more staff is appropriate. They are not asking for funding.
. Wareing passed out handouts. He noted no increase for funding would be
requested, as there is a zero net gain in cost to the County.
Van Zanten stated that no final decision has been made as yet by the
Administrative Board on a recommendation or adoption of a proposed organizational
chart for the future operation of What -Comm. Another consideration is how the funding
formula is set up for distribution of the costs. The Interlocal Agreement setting up the
entire What -Comm has expired and must be rewritten.
Other topics discussed included: increased administrative part of the center
without the staff being increased; increased assessment of rural fire districts and Medic
One; fire services coordinator position, especially being funded by the fire districts;
bureaucracy; the position of the fire chiefs; and funding issues.
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