HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance July 13 1993WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
July 13, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 4:09 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N.
Forest St., 2nd floor, by Ken Henderson, Chair.
Alspresent: Absent:
Bob Imhof None
Dennis Vander Yacht (late)
1. RENEWAL OF INSURANCE FOR THE FERRY HULL AND
MACHINERY AND FOR PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY (MARINE
LIABILITY) FOR THE WHATCOM CHIEF (AB93 -272)
Topics discussed: Increase in liability and deductible.
Persons speaking: Imhof.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ERICSSON
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
CHARGES ON TELEPHONE SWITCHING EQUIPMENT (AB93 -273)
Topics discussed: Renewal of maintenance agreement; contract period; increased
time on duty at no extra cost; future expectations for personnel.
Persons speaking: George Reid, Information Services; Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIST OF SUPPLIERS FOR
PRINTING AND COPY PAPER FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 1993,
TO JULY 31, 1994 (AB93 -274)
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
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4. BID AWARD FOR ONE FIVE -YARD DUMP TRUCK TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER OFFERING THE BEST NET
COMBINATION OF BID AND TRADE -IN, VALLEY FREIGHTLINER
FOR $47,743.69 INCLUDING TRADE -IN AND SALES TAX (AB93 -275)
Topics discussed: Background;. reason for decision; engine type; riveting vs.
bolting.
Persons speaking: Warren Laing, Fleet Manager; Imhof; Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FRIBERG CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC. FOR $320,380, INCLUDING TAXES, FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF BIRCH POINT ROAD (AB93 -276)
Topics discussed: Background; problems with property owners.
Persons speaking: Imhof; Nasser Mansour, Engineering; Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO.
992216 AND THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF BIRCH POINT ROAD FROM M.P..53 TO
M.P. 1.04 (AB93 -277)
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
7. WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING FOR CHILD
DEVELOPMENT FOR $164,790 (AB93 -278)
Topics discussed: Spread sheet (on file AB93 -278); possible future employment
for the developmentally disabled; timing of requests.
Persons speaking: Carl Allen, Developmental Disabilities; Henderson; Imhof.
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8. SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY
INTEGRATION FOR $86,860.80 (AB93 -279)
9. VANGUARD NORTHWEST FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIES FOR
$2279172.96 AND FOR INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT FOR $65,894.40,
FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $2939067.36 (AB93 -280)
10. KULSHAN VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYMENT FOR $259,200 (AB93 -281)
11. EVERYBODY'S STORE FOR INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT FOR
$12,000 (AB93 -282)
12. CURRENT INDUSTRIES FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIES
($285,848.64) AND FOR GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
(88,807.68) FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $374,656.32 (AB93 -283)
13. CASCADE VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYMENT FOR $99,331.20 (AB93 -284)
14. LOCAL FOCUS FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR $90,625.92
(AB93 -285)
15. NORTHWEST INDUSTRIES FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIES FOR
$304,116.48 (AB93 -286)
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ITEMS 7 THROUGH
15.
The motion carried unanimously.
16. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET, REQUEST #10
(AB93 -243)
Topics discussed: Puget Power addition for Nor -Bell project; need for clarification
of monitors item; cameras for security; water connection fee increase; source of funds;
reason for fee increase in connection; potential use of existing well.
Persons speaking: Tom Sutberry, Deputy Administrator; Brad Bennett, Public
Works; Henderson; Bob Woods, Budget Analyst.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION.
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The motion carried unanimously.
17. ORDINANCE - REORGANIZATION OF WHATCOM COUNTY
GOVERNMENT THROUGH REPEAL AND AMENDMENT OF
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE AND
CREATION OF A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT (AB93 -173)
Topics discussed: Difference between corrected and packet versions; reasons for
splitting the times for implementing financial management consolidations; awkward
implementations regardless of the scenario; implementation position in relation to a time
table presented earlier by the Executive's office; timing of Planning and Development
reorganization; relationship of budgeting process and implementing reorganization;
problems created by the vote in November; suggestions from Auditor's Office on
potential problems; specific bond for Auditor; transitional process for internal employees.
Persons speaking: Linda Irvin, Executive's Office; Woods; Sutberry; Henderson;
Shirley Forsloff, Auditor.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION.
IMHOF AGREED TO ACCEPT THE INCREASE IN THE AUDITOR'S
TRAVEL AMOUNT FROM $10,000 TO $20,000 AS A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
The motion carried unanimously.
18. OTHER ITEMS
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Nancy Cohn, Assistant Clerk e enderson. Cou cil Nrember
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