HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for May 17 1979MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 17, 1979
At 7:36 p.m., meeting was called to order by Chairperson
Van Zanten. All Council members were present. Minutes of
May 17, 1979 minutes were approved as presented.
Executive Items:
Executive Louws stated the following were for information only:
Bids for Official County Printing: The only bid received was from
the Bellingham Herald and the Auditor recommended this bid be
accepted. The Chair referred the matter to the Finance Committee,
after a motion made by Johnson to approve was defeated.
Road Department revision and Supplemental Budget will be coming
back from Finance Committee and considered by Council on
May 31, 1979.
Ordinance regarding Supplemental Budget - Juvenile Probation
Diversion Unit was presented by Executive and its Introduction was
moved by Roehl. Motion to refer Ordinance to Public Safety
Committee passed.
A Current Expense recap dated May 15, 1979, was presented.
Cherry Point Task Force recommendations will be reviewed by
Planning Committee meeting on June 27, 1979.
Sheriff's Jail Budget for medical needs of prisoners is out of
money. Louws will bring a Supplemental Budget for consideration
by Council at a later date.
Special Matters:
An information session was presented by Nat Dickinson, Grants
Coordinator on the Whatcom County Community Block Grant Application
He also introduced Ralph Rogers, Director of Housing Authority
who handles the administration detail. Rogers stated problems,
with tentative solutions for Federal monies from H.U.D. for
Low Cost Housing in Whatcom County.
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Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Motion made and passed to adopt a Resolution which appoints
County Executive, County Treasurer and Auditor to Finance Committee.
Resolution regarding review of various Boards, Committees
and Commissions was withdrawn as it was not prepared.
Hearing and final consideration of Ordinance regarding the
adoption of the revised Budget - as provided by the Home Rule
Charter was held. Louws presented the matters of wages for
Carol Ebergson, Clerk of the Council and Dorothy Fowler, Secretary.
After calling for Public Comment and there being none, the Chair
asked for the hearing to be closed. A motion to accept the
Ordinance passed with McIntyre abstaining.
Other Business:
Bid Awards: 4 -Wheel Drive Vehicle - It was moved to amend the
previously approved bid ($8,193.97) by eliminating the optional
trade -in. Motion passedo
Snow Plow bid rejected by Council based upon recommendation
from Public Works Committee to reject.
Two (2) Mowing Machines: A motion to accept bid of one mower
was passed upon recommendation of Public Works Committee, with
Bid Award going to South Park Industry in the amount of $6,687.63.
Reports of Committees:
Finance: Chairman Hansey reported on revised Potential Budget
and discussed Road District, Solid Waste, trying to solve
the Ordinance- for - every - dollar problem, and to,
mileage for Council Members.
Public Works: Chairman Thompson reported there was discussion
on Supplemental Budget Request for Roads, Solid Waste
and the Committee set up meetings.
Planning Committee had not met. Decided to meet Wednesdays
at 7:00 p.m. on May 23, 1979.
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Reports of Committees continued:
Public Safety: No report as yet.
The Chair again requested Committees to bring written resume of
domain of their committee.
Ad Hoc Committee on Boards and Commissions presented a report
on appointments. Thompson stated he would like to serve as
ex- officio member of the Northwest Regional Council until
January, 1980. The Chair will place appointments on a future agenda.
At this time, Chair asked for the additional nominations to
the Board of Equalization. These people were nominated:
Phyllis Entriken from 3rd District, Linda Zander from 2nd District,
Sue Guthrie from 1st District, Bob Haner from 1st District and
Rosemary Flora from 2nd District. Nominations were closed.
Sue Guthrie and Rosemary Flora were present and questioned by
Council. A roll call vote was taken with Sue Guthrie from
1st District and Phyllis Entrikin from 3rd District being the two
appointments made.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
D. Fowler