HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance May 12 1992WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 12, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N.
Forest, 2nd floor, by Chairperson Marge Laidlaw.
Also present: Absent:
Bob Imhof (late)
Ken Henderson =
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE FABRICATION AND
INSTALLATION OF STAINLESS STEEL SHOWER LINER IN THE JAIL
TO THE LOW BIDDER, STRIDER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR
$29,591.10, INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB92 -198)
Topics discussed: reason for the request; background of request; Henderson's reason
for abstaining when the vote is taken.
Persons speaking: Mary Chisholm, Public Works; Henderson.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried with Henderson abstaining.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR REPLACING THE SERVICE
BUILDING ROOF AT SILVER LAKE PARK TO THE LOW BIDDER,
BORDERS AND SON QUALITY ROOFING, INC. FOR $26,298.80,
INCLUDING TAX (AB92 -199)
Topics discussed: purpose of repairs; reason for delay in doing work; reason project
is over budget.
Persons speaking: Gary Chadwick, Parks; Laidlaw; Imhof.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE THE HOUSE ROOF AT
HOVANDER HOMESTEAD PARK TO THE LOW BIDDER, BORDERS
AND SON QUALITY ROOFING, INC., FOR $37,447.62 INCLUDING TAX
(AB92 -200)
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Topics discussed: reason for moving project ahead of schedule; increase in estimate;
source of funds.
Persons speaking: Chadwick; Imhof; Henderson; Laidlaw; Tom Sutberry, Budget
Director.
HENDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OFFER OF $54,990 FROM
THE CLEAN WASHINGTON CENTER FOR A "BUY RECYCLED"
CAMPAIGN (AB92 -210)
Topics discussed: matching funds;. staff additions required; reasons VanZanten is
withdrawing this from Council action tonight, (meant for informational purposes only).
Persons speaking: Jack Weiss, Solid Waste; Laidlaw; Shirley VanZanten, County
Executive; Henderson.
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH NORTH WASHINGTON COLLECTIONS TO
PROVIDE SERVICES TO COUNTY DEPARTMENT (AB92 -182) (KEPT IN
FINANCE 4/28)
Topics discussed: length of contract; reasons for the 24 months after the end of the
contract.
Persons speaking: Barb Cory, Treasurer; Laidlaw; Imhof.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PARK FUND BUDGET (AB92 -130A)
Topics discussed: reason for amendment; source of funds; trailer.
Persons speaking: Chadwick; Laidlaw; Henderson; VanZanten.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Because there was no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
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