HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance October 12 1993WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
October 12, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 4 :30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000
North Forest Street, 2nd floor, by Ken Henderson, Chair.
Also present: Absent:
Bob Imhof (late) None.
Dennis Vander Yacht (late)
1. A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS TO SUPPLY FRESH
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO THE COUNTY JAIL FOR THE
PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 1993 TO OCTOBER 31, 1994 (BIDS
RECEIVED FROM FOOD SERVICES OF AMERICA, FOOD
SERVICES, INC., AND SYSCO FOOD SERVICE OF SEATTLE); B.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR
THE JAIL FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 1993 TO OCTOBER 31,
1994 TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, FOOD SERVICES OF
AMERICA, AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $22,648.76; C.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR GROCERIES AND
SUPPLIES FOR THE JAIL FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 1993
TO OCTOBER 31, 1994 TO THE LOW BIDDER, SYSCO FOOD
SERVICE OF SEATTLE, AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF
$54,164.42 (AB93 -393).
Topics discussed: Three different awards.
Persons speaking: Nat Dickinson, Purchasing Manager; Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST TO PURCHASE A CHIP SPREADER THROUGH A
CLALLAM COUNTY BID FOR $155,401.40 (AB93 -394).
Topics discussed: Comparison of features between two vehicles; price
increase /savings; interim approval for purchase.
Persons speaking: Warren Laing, Fleet Manager, Whatcom County; Imhof;
Henderson.
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IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND INTERIM APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WHATCOM COUNTY PROPERTY
SURPLUS (HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE GEOMEMBRANE)
(AB93 -396).
Topics discussed: Dump cover (remains from temporary cover).
Persons speaking: Bob Jurica, Solid Waste Manager; Imhof; Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
CODE TO ELIMINATE OR UPDATE OUT -OF -DATE REFERENCES
TO "COUNTY COMMISSIONERS" (AB93- 247A).
Topics discussed: None.
Persons speaking: Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE,
REPEALING CHAPTER 5.04, AMBULANCE FRANCHISES (AB93-
247B)
Topics discussed: Per discussion with Dan Gibson, Prosecutor, this item is to be
held until the next meeting.
Persons speaking: Henderson.
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE,
REPEALING CHAPTER 5.56, TEENAGE DANCES (AB93- 247C).
Topics discussed: None.
Persons speaking: Henderson.
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VANDER YACHT MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
7. DISCUSSION OF COMPLAINT MADE AT 9/14 "OPEN SESSION' BY
KURT DESSAUER, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION
FOR THE DISABLED, REGARDING COUNCIL MEMBER IMHOF'S
RESPONSE TO AN AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
REQUEST (AB93 -376).
Topics discussed: Definition of how our representatives relate to the Board and
what our response should be when a Board in which we participate is not in compliance;
accessible facilities; clarification by Dessauer of his complaint on Imhof.
Persons speaking: Henderson; Tom Sutberry, ADA representative; Kurt
Dessauer; Imhof.
Henderson will contact Jamie Randalls, ADA coordinator, to discuss this matter.
8. OTHER BUSINESS.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT, FOR AERIAL MAPPING TO
WALKER & ASSOCIATES FOR $253,000 (AB93 -395).
Topics discussed: This is part of a larger plan; aerial mapping critical; G.I.S.
base; location; funding.
Persons speaking: John Matzinger, Whatcom County Works Flood Control
Engineer; Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS, FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT, FOR WORK
ORDER NO. 1 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD HAZARD
MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH THE CONSULTING FIRM OF KCM,
INC. FOR $418.556 (AB93- 395A).
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Topics discussed: This also is part of a larger plan; purpose of request; study
done by Corps of Engineers; flooding; permit process; funding; reservations regarding the
title (Lower Nooksack) and funding (where it goes); public education necessary;
wetlands; need for foundational data.
Persons speaking: John Matzinger, Whatcom County Works Flood Control
Engineer; Henderson; Larry Williams, Flood Committee Member; John O'Leary, Flood
Control District Citizen Advisory Committee Member; Doug Dobyns, Water Coordinator
for the Nooksack Indian Tribe in Deming.
HENDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
The motion carried 2 -1 with Vander Yacht opposed. This matter will be
presented to the Council this evening.
The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.
ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Eliz eth Bennett, Recordin ecretary Ken Henderson, Council Member
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