HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance August 13 1991WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
August 13, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor,
1000 N. Forest, by Chairperson Marvin Vanderpol.
Also present
Marge Laidlaw
Bob Imhof
Absent
None
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A SUPPLY OF PRE -CAST
CONCRETE BARRIERS, TYPE II, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CONCRETE
PRODUCTS, INC., FOR $29,804.77, INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB91 -316)
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS' LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
PRINTING AND COPY PAPER FOR THE COMING YEAR (AB91 -317)
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE
FOUR -DOOR WAGON TO THE LOW BIDDER, ROGER JOBS
MOTORS, INC., FOR $17,586, INCLUDING TAX (AB91-
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. BID AWARD FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
WHATCOM COUNTY ANNEX TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHATCOM
BUILDERS, FOR $16,872.32 INCL. TAX (AB91 -319)
Laidlaw inquired about handicapped parldng.
IMHOF MOVED TO TABLE TILL FURTHER INFORMATION IS GATHERED
FROM PUBLIC WORKS.
5. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR REMODEL OF THE
BELLINGHAM SENIOR CENTER TO THE ONLY BIDDER, JOHN
DANIELS CONSTRUCTION, FOR $454,845.93 (AB91 -188B)
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LABOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND TEAMSTERS'
LOCAL 231 (CORRECTIONS OFFICERS /SUPPORT STAFF, SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT) (AB91 -248A)
Larry Mans, Personnel Department, gave a brief summary of the three year
agreement.
Laidlaw asked clarification questions about shift scheduling, comp -time instead of
overtime, and a Drug Free Work Place policy.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE WHATCOM
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION (AB91 -322)
Roger DeSpain, Parks Department, gave a overview of the Foundation.
LAIDLAW MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO HOLD IN COMMITTEE.
Barbara Cory, Treasurer, stated she would like the Property Management Committee
to review the contract.
Imhof asked Cory to report back on the Property Management Committee decision.
_ The motion carried unanimously.
8. RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO
DECLARE A WRECKED 1991 DODGE SPIRIT FOUR DOOR SEDAN
SURPLUS (AB91 -321)
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO
DECLARE COUNTY PROPERTY SURPLUS (AB91 -320)
Nat Dickinson stated this is a joint sell with the City of Bellingham.
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL
The motion carried unanimously.
10. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE SUPERIOR COURT TRUST FUND
(AB91 -291)
Barb Cory explained this is a recommendation from the State Auditor's office. Cory
states the Courts collect fines which then are deposited into a checking account. This
money is divided between the State and County. The County is liable for the money
so there is a need to document the amounts on financial statements.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
11. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE DISTRICT COURT SUSPENSE
FUND (AB91 -292)
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL
The motion carried unanimously.
12. OTHER BUSINESS
Ramona Reeves, Council C
additional requests for the
Member benefits, Increase
County Code, furniture for
Woods, Council office, gav
increase.
lerk, presented a overview of the budget priorities for
Council office. The additional requests are: Council
Pam Orloff to full time, a modem, republication of
Bob Woods, vehicle rental, Local Area Network (Bob
a description on what the cost entails,) BOE salary
Vanderpol adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
ATTEST
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
N4arvin Vanderpol, Chairperso