HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance June 23 1992WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 23, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N.
Forest, 2nd floor, by Marge Laidlaw, Chairperson.
Also present:
Bob Imhof
Ken Henderson
Absent
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FORA SINGLE -AXLE LOW PROFILE
CHASSIS TRUCK TO THE ONLY BIDDER, MOTOR TRUCKS, INC., FOR
$271,304.07 (AB92 -254)
Subjects discussed: Purpose; other equipment.
Persons speaking: Imhof and Henderson.
HENDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO SELF - PROPELLED
ROTARY SWEEPERS TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER,
SAHLBERG EQUIPMENT CO., INC., FOR A TOTAL OF $51,936.36,
INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB92 -255) =
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carved unanimously.
3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THREE SINGLE -AXLE CAB &
CHASSIS TRUCKS TO THE LOW BIDDER, MOTOR TRUCKS, INC., FOR
A TOTAL OF $128,940.61 INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB92 -256)
Topics discussed: Source of funds.
Persons speaking: Warren Laing, Fleet Manager; Laidlaw; Imhof; Henderson; Tom
Sutberry, Deputy Administrator.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
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4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
MARINE DRIVE FROM LITTLE SQUALICUM BRIDGE TO BENNETT
DRIVE TO THE LOW BIDDER, HENIFIN & ASSOCIATES, INCL., FOR
$478,967.00, INCLUDING TAXES (AB92 -257)
4a. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 99217,
STAGE TWO - RECONSTRUCTION OF MARINE DRIVE FROM LITTLE
SQUALICUM BRIDGE TO BENNETT DRIVE (AB92 -265)
Items 4 and 4a were taken together.
Topics discussed: Description of area; storm water run -off; cost;.
Persons speaking: Henderson; Nasser Mansour, County Engineer; Imhof.
1MHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ITEMS 4 AND 4a.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR A PROPOSAL BY THE SHERIFF
FOR AN ALTERNATIVE DWI PILOT PROGRAM AND ACCOMPANYING
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ORDINANCE INCORPORATING PROJECT
COSTS FOR REMAINDER OF 1992 (AB92 -258)
Due to lack of time, this item was kept in committee until the next meeting.
6. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF GARY GOLDFOGEL, M.D., AS
MEDICAL EXAMINER, AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR
THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
(AB92 -248)
Because of Dr. Goldfogel's schedule, this item was taken first.
Topics discussed: Background; reason for adding Goldfogel by contract; design and
terms of the contract; items covered by the agreement; relationship of medical examiner to
law enforcement rather than to Health Department; short Committee notification; deadline
for contract; morgue facilities; cost of living rates; cost comparison between past years and
this contract; number and source of autopsy requests; non - discrimination language; current
morgue facilities; need for new facilities.
Persons speaking: Shirley Van Zanten, Executive; Imhof; Sutberry; Henderson; Dr.
Gary Goldfogel; Tom Reisik; Dan Warner, Councilmember.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH 2.2 J. NO FURTHER
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CONSIDERATION EXCEPT AS IS AUTHORIZED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL.
The amendment carried unanimously.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED
CONTRACT.
Motion carried 2 to 1 with Marge Laidlaw voting against.
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WITH MASCHOFF BARR (AB92 -259)
Topics discussed: Additional exhibit with a dollar amount on it; length of contract;
source of funds from budget.
Persons speaking: Gail Kelly; Laidlaw; Imhof; Henderson.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously. Committee requested Executive to find out about
extending contract to 18 months total.
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE OWNER /ARCHITECT AGREEMENT,
COURTHOUSE ADDITION, PHASE II, IN THE AMOUNT: OF $300,000
(AB92 -260)
Topics discussed: Number of visits; reasons for request; reasons not budgeted; use
of contingency funds; balance in contingency funds; ADA requirements.
Persons speaking: Paul Rushing, Public Works; Imhof; Henderson; Laidlaw; Van
Zanten.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FRED MILLER FOR THE WHATCOM-
SKAGIT COUN'T'Y BUY RECYCLED CAMPAIGN FOR $52,920
(REIMBURSABLE BY THE STATE) (AB92 -261)
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Topics discussed: Background.
Persons speaking: Van Zanten.
HENDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Motion carried unanimously.
10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH HENDERSON, YOUNG & COMPANY FOR
CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $43,100
(AB92 -262)
Topics discussed: Budget guidelines; funds source.
Persons speaking: Van Zanten; Laidlaw; Diane Harper; Imhof.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION STATING THE COUNCIUS POLICY FOR ACCEPTANCE
AND SCHEDULING OF AGENDA ITEMS (AB92 -192)
Due to lack of time, this item carried forward to the next meeting.
12. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET (AB92 -242) =
Due to lack of time, this item carried forward to the next meeting.
13. ORDINANCE OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 87 -69 AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 90 -30, WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYMENT OF
INSTALLMENTS OF ASSESSMENTS IN LOCAL AND ROAD
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.9 (AB92 -223)
Due to lack of time, this item carried forward to the next meeting.
14. ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE FINAL RATES AND
CHANGES ROLL FOR THE LAKE SAMISH LAKE MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1; LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF
AGAINST THE LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER
PROPERTY ON SAID ROLL; AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE
COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION (AB92 -224)
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Due to lack of time, this item carried forward to the next meeting.
15. ORDINANCE REVISING ORDINANCE 91 -055 CHANGING THE NAME
AND EXPANDING THE USE OF THE MENTAL HEALTH /SUBSTANCE
ABUSE REVOLVING FUND (AB92 -225)
Topics discussed: Source of funds; reason for change.
Persons speaking: Terry Hinz, Budget & Financial Manager; Laidlaw; Imhof; Van
Zanten.
HENDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND PASS.
Motion carried unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR
PREPARING THE 1993 BUDGET (AB92 -266)
Due to lack of time, this item carried forward to the next meeting.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
Items number 5, 11, 129 13, 14, and 16 kept in committee, to be scheduled for July
7 meeting.
ATTEST:
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