HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance November 13 1990WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
November 13, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chairman Dan Warner at 3:15 p.m.
Present: Absent:
Marge Laidlaw
Mary Vanderpol
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH CITIES FOR 1991 -1996 HEALTH
DEPARTMENT SERVICES (AB90 -370)
Van Zanten explained the formula. There was conversation with the small cities
prior to the budget preparation. This budget will provide for 10.2 positions. There was
agreement to talk with all the cities every September before budget preparation.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING
CONTAINERS TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, REHRIG
PACIFIC, FOR UP TO 14,428 CONTAINER SETS AT $16.78 PER SET
(AB90 -371)
Jack Weiss explained the award process. The amount requested would cover an 18
month period.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDER'S LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
ROAD DE -ICING SALT FOR THE WINTER SEASON (AB90 -372)
some.
Dickinson said the County uses less salt than in the past but there is still a need for
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDER'S LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
CONCRETE CULVERT FOR 1991 (AB90 -373)
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDER'S LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
HOT AND COLD ASPHALTIC MIXES FOR THE COMING YEAR
(AB90 -374)
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
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6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDER'S LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
RIPRAP ROCK FOR THE COMING YEAR (AB90 -375)
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
7. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR SIGNALIZATION OF
NORTHWEST AND WEST BAKERVIEW ROADS' INTERSECTION TO
LOW BIDDER, BREAKER CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR $47,400 (AB90-
376) (SEE ALSO ITEM 1 UNDER "INTRODUCTION ")
8. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 99194
AND THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE INTERSECTION
SIGNALIZATION OF NORTHWEST ROAD AT WEST BAKERVIEW
(SEE ITEM 7 UNDER "EXECUTIVE ITEMS ") (AB90 -376)
Van Zanten explained there had originally been a major proposal to move the road
coming into this intersection but with the proposed annexation to Bellingham, she chose to
go with a signal strung on wire rather than a concrete based permanent structure.
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. ORDINANCE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL
BUDGET OF WHATCOM COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1991 AND
RESTRICTING THE EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FUNDS THEREIN
(AB90 -352) (HEARING ON FINANCE RECOMMENDATIONS TO-
NIGHT; TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS INCLUDED; FINAL ACTION
11/20)
There was no discussion on this item.
10. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTY
AND STATE PURPOSES IN THE COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1991
PURSUANT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER SECTION 6.10 (AB90-
360) (HEARING ONLY; FINAL ACTION WHEN BUDGET ADOPT-
ED)
There will be no action at tonight's meeting so there was no discussion.
11. ORDINANCE AMENDING EXHIBIT A OF ORDINANCE 89 -24
ESTABLISHING 1991 FEES FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AB90-
360)
Warner explained this increase more honestly reflects the cost of doing these things.
This item was carried forward for hearing.
12. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1990 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND,
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S BUDGET THEREIN FOR THE COST OF
AUTOPSIES (AB90 -354)
Sutberry explained this item.
Minutes, 11/13/90, Page 15
Finance Minutes, 11/13/90, Page 3
LAIDLAW MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
13. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1990 CONVENTION CENTER FUND
FOR MOUNT BAKER THEATER RESTORATION (AB90 -358)
Van Zanten explained this item.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Barbara Maher, Deputy Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Daniel M. Warner, Member
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