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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 3, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Warner at 3:02 p.m.
with committee members Vanderpol and Hansey present. Also present were
Shirley Van Zanten, Executive; Shirley Forslof, Auditor; Tom Sutberry, Budget
Director; George Reid, Information Services; Brad Bennett, Public Works Fiscal
Manager; Bob Jurica, Solid Waste Manager; Glen Kiep, Fleet Control Manager;
Judy Reed, Treasurer's Office; Ed Henken and Dan Dickson, Engineering; Nat
Dickinson, Purchasing.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE THREE 3/4 -TON PICKUP TRUCKS THROUGH STATE OF
WASHINGTON CONTRACT #215C -88 FOR A TOTAL PRICE, INCLUDING SALES TAX. OF
$32.960.92
Van Zanten explained this request.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE A HALF -TON PICKUP TRUCK THROUGH STATE OF
WASHINGTON CONTRACT #215C -88 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10.650.07, INCLUDING
SALES TAX
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE IN AN AMOUNT OVER $10,000: IBM
AS /400 COMPUTER
Van Zanten and Dickinson explained that it can only be bought from IBM
without buying extras that we already have. Prosecuting Attorney Carmichael
wrote and opinion this could be considered "sole source ".
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SOLE BIDDER,
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE SERVICES, D.B.A. BELLINGHAM COMMUNITY RECYCLING, FOR A
SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM IN
1989 IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,473.00
Van Zanten and Dickinson stated that there was only one respondent.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Carried.
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RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE, REQUEST
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HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Carried.
ORDINANCE FOR REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES DRAINAGE DISTRICT
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Henken and Dickson explained the changes in boundaries and changes in
assessment within the boundaries. Burton asked if the County is reimbursed
for staff time; could be but are not. Van Zanten said that a strong drainage
district saves money for the County.
HANSEY MOVED TO FORWARD THIS TO COUNCIL FOR RECOMMENDED APPROVAL SUBJECT
TO HEARING.
Carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.22 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE
TELEPHONE EXCISE TAX FOR THE 911 WHATCOM COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Carried.
QRDINANCE TO REVISE THE REVOLVING FUND BALANCE THE COUNTY UD F E
Forslof explained that each clerk should have a cash drawer to improve
efficiency.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Carried
ORDINANCE REVISING THE FEES FOR ALCOHOL /DRUG EVALUATIONS BY THE COMBINED
TREATMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Carried.
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AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A FUND AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMINENT
THREAT GRANT FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Van Zanten explained that this is Federal Block Grant Money and we must
adhere to the pass— through requirements.
HANSEY MOVED THIS ORDINANCE BE FORWARDED TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
Carried.
Forslof announced she would be presenting a list of 1988 uncollectible
property taxes to the Council on Thursday, January 5, 1989.
Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ba bara Maher, Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Daniel M. Warner, Member