HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance November 12 1991WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
November 12, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N.
Forest, Second Floor, by Chairperson Mary Vanderpol.
Also present:
Marge Laidlaw
Bob Imhof
Absent:
1. BID AWARD FOR A FORKLIFT TRUCK TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BIDDER, NC MACHINERY COMPANY AT A TOTAL COST OF $22,951.25,
INCLUDING TRADE -IN, ROOF OPTION AND SALES TAX (AB91-
396) 11 -14
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A 14- PASSENGER TRANSIT -
STYLE VAN TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, TRANSPORT
EQUIPMENT CO., AT A TOTAL COST OF $50,274.16, INCLUDING SALES
TAX (AB91 -397) 15 -16
There was some discussion with Roger DeSpain about the optional equipment on the
van, the need for it, and the identity of the bidder.
19.
IMHOF MOVED TO HOLD THIS ITEM IN COMMITTEE UNDL NOVEMBER
Motion carried.
3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR FABRICATION AND
INSTALLATION OF STAINLESS STEEL SHOWER LINERS FOR THE
WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL TO THE LOW BIDDER, ANDGAR
CORPORATION, FOR $27,456.66 INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB91-
398) 17 -18
Paul Rushing was present to answer questions from the Committee.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
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Motion carried.
4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS TO
THE LOW BIDDER, ZUMAR INDUSTRIES, INC., AT AN ESTIMATED
EXPENSE OF $10,330.60 FOR A SIX -MONTH PERIOD, WITH THE BID
VALID THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1992 (AB91 -399) 19 -20
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDER'S LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
CONCRETE CULVERT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE (AB91 -400) 21 -23
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried_
6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS' LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
ROAD DE -ICING SALT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE (AB91- 401) 24 -25
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
7. BID AWARD TO REPAIR THE BARN AT HOVANDER HOMESTEAD
PARK TO THE LOW BIDDER, KREIDER CONSTRUCTION FOR $16,056,
INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB91 -402) 27 -27
DeSpain explained the need for the repair and the use of the bam as well as the
source for the funds, most of which aren't County.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS' LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
ASPHALTIC MIXES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE (AB91 -403) 28 -33
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS' LIST FOR THE RENTAL OF
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MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION (AB91 -404) 34 -35
IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Motion carried.
10. POSSIBLE FINAL ACTION ON FLOOD CONTROL FUNDING
(EXECUTIVE MEMO REGARDING WORK PROGRAM AND FINANCING
OPTIONS RECD 1115) (AB91 -071L) 72 -77
Van Zanten presented the issue and answered questions from the Committee
members. The time and place for the appropriate scheduled time was discussed among
Committee members Laidlaw, Vanderpol, and Council Chair Dan Warner.
No recommendation will be brought forward to the Council, except to review the
memos and the presented processes. At that time the Council will establish the time for in-
depth discussion.
11. RESOLUTION AWARDING WHATCOM COURTHOUSE ADDITION,
PHASE II TO LOW BIDDER, STRAND, INC., AND AUTHORIZING
COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH STRAND
INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN (AB91-
369A)(TWO OPTIONS PRESENTED BY EXECUTIVE) 78 -84
Van Zanten answered questions from the Committee.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND RESOLUTION NUMBER ONE.
Motion carried.
12. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WHATCOM PARKAND RECREATION
FOUNDATION AND ITS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF
PARK AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS, ACCEPT GIFTS AND LAND
DONATIONS FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES (AB91 -322A)
85 -56
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
13. BID AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE PAD AND FENCE
FOR TRASH COMPACTOR (AB91 -413) no ppr
Van Zanten explained the need for it and its benefit.
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IMHOF MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Motion carried.
Because there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
FINANCE & PERSONNEL
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