HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance April 17 1989WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
April 17, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 3 :02 p.m. by Committee Chairman Dan
Warner with members EmlIy Jackson and Mary Vanderpol present. Also present were
Tom Sutberry, Budget Director; Barbara Cory, Treasurer; Shirley Forslof, Auditor;
Ed Henken, Bob Jurica, Marlen Hansen, and Brad Bennett, Public Works; Nat
Dickerson, Purchasing; Lee Murphy, KGMI; Doug Wilson, Sunmark Realty.
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TRUCK SCALES AT THE CEDARVILLE LANDFILL
TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, UNITEC CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $30,083.87 INCLUDING SALES TAX
Jurica and Bennett explained this bid. There was some discussion
about the following items: that it could be moved to the new
location, the rating structure that will have to be decided - volume
vs weight, scavenging, and that there wlII be a maintenance
agreement available.
Vanderpol moved to recommend approval to the Council.
Motion carried.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR LARGE DIAMETER POLYETHYLENE PIPE TO BE
USED AS DRAIN PIPE ON ROAD MAINTENANCE PROJECTS DURING THE COMING
SEASON TO THE LOW BIDDER, H.D. FOWLER CO., FOR ITS ALTERNATIVE
PROPOSAL FOR 100 FEET OF 12 -1 NCH PI PE, 800 FEET OF 18 -1 NCH Pi PE, AND
200 FEET OF 24 -INCH PIPE AT A TOTAL PRICE OF $11,746.97 INCLUDING
SALES TAX
Dickerson explained this bid.
Jackson.moved to recommend approval to the Council.
Motion Carried.
3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE DRYDOCKiNG, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE WHATCOM CHIEF TO THE LOW BIDDER, DUWAMISH SHIPYARD, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF- $40,680
Henk in explained this bid. The amount of work needed to be done can
differ from year to year. It is assessed first by the person in
Public Works and then by the Coast Guard to establish what is
needed. There was some discussion regarding the rate of return on
the ferry.
Vanderpol moved to recommend approval to the Council.
Motion carried.
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4. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CASH DRAWERS AND A CHANGE
FUND FOR THE TREASURER'S OFFICE.
Cory explained that this is just establishing the legal right to do what
has been done for years.
Jackson moved to recommend adoption to the Council.
Motion carried.
5. ORDINANCE REVISING 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON- DEPARTMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FOR RESTORATION OF ALCOHOL SERVICES FUND BALANCE
Sutberry explained this ordinance.
Jackson moved to recommend adoption to the Council.
Motion carried.
6. ORDINANCE REVISING 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, EXECUTIVE OFFICE
APPROPRIATION THEREIN
Sutberry explained that this is a very important step forward; particu-
larly in getting procedures manuals in place so successors will have
previous data to work from. The County needs an updated accounting
system.
Jackson stated that she was voting no on this because she feels we
should be standardizing and using state data rather than
specializing.
Forslof said that the state has been doing a disastrous job of
licensing until recently. Cory and Forslof both agreed that the
departments just don't have time to take on this task.
Vanderpoi recommended to recommend adoption to the Council.
Motion carried.
7. ORDINANCE REVISING OF 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON- DEPARTMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES
Sutberry explained the ordinance.
Jackson moved to recommend adoption to the Council.
Motion carried.
8. DISCUSSION ABOUT THE GROUP SALE OF LOTS AT SUDDEN VALLEY
Waisman did not bid as planned because he found out that there were 35% -
40% un bu i l.dab i e lots rather than the 10% he had been told. Two of the
three people who had wanted individual lots placed a bid Cory
agreed to write the third, Mr. Vallot, a letter and tell him that
he can again bid on the lots. Warner stated that Waisman should get
all his money back except the cost of the sale.
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There was some discussion about whether these could be designated as a
green belt or open space, or asking Sudden Valley if they could
excuse the dues on unbuildable lots. Emily stated that the Council
could always rescind the ordinance that states we will encumber the
Sudden Valley dues on property.
Doug Wilson, Sunmark Realty, stated that he has a client who would
like 50 lots to develop. It was agreed that even unbuildable lots
have a value because by owning property and paying dues the owners
have privileges in Sudden Valley.
Jackson stated a preference for selling the county -owned lots, acquired
by tax foreclosure, individually rather than in groups.
The meeting adjourned at 4 :15
ATTEST:
Ba bara Maher, C e
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
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Daniel M. Warner, Member