HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance June 12 1989WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
June 12, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. by Committee Chairman Dan Warner
with member Mary Vanderpol present. Emily Jackson was absent. Also present were
Shirley Van Zanten, Executive; Dave McEachran, Kathy Walker, Prosecuting
Attorney; Dr. Philip Jones, Health Department; Tom Sutberry, Budget Director;
Nat Dickinson, Purchasing; Mary Chisholm, Glen Kiep, Bob Jurica, Ed Henkin,
Public Works; Carl Allen, Dev. Disabilities; Barbara Cory, Treasurer; Shirley
Forslof, Auditor; Larry Mount, Sheriff; Dan Taylor, Planning; Roger DeSpain,
Park; Lee Murphy, KGMI; Marge Laidlaw, and Dick Busse.
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF PETROLEUM FUELS DURING
THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1989 TO JUNE 30, 1990 TO THE LOW BIDDER, KEITH
OIL, INC., AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $176,637.00
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION TO OBTAIN LOCAL CARD LOCK PUMP SERVICE TO
SUPPLY UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE TO APPROXIMATELY 125 COUNTY —OWNED
VEHICLES TO THE LOW BIDDER, BOSMAN, INC., AT AN ESTIMATED YEARLY
TOTAL COST OF $46,561
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR OBTAINING AND INSTALLING THREE HIGH
DENSITY FILING SYSTEMS FOR THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO THE
LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SPACE SAVER, AT A TOTAL COST OF $13,343.14
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ENTERPRISE ROAD,
CRP NO. 99168, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WILDER CONSTRUCTION CO., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $916,235.00, INCLUDING TAXES
15. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 99168 AND
THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ENTERPRISE ROAD
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO THE
FOLLOWING SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
DEPARTMENT;
A. VANGUARD NORTHWEST FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$36,209
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B. CURRENT INDUSTRIES FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$247,585 AND FOR GROUP- SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$96,768
C. LOCAL FOCUS /PIONEER RIDGE HEALTHCARE FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,836
D. NORTHWEST INDUSTRIES FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $259,517
E. WESTERN CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,356
F. SENIOR DROP -IN CENTER FOR RETIREMENT RELATED SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $76,284
G. KULSHAN VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL /COMPETITIVE
EMPLOYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,164
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
6. RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE COUNTY ON TAX
FORECLOSURE, REQUEST NO. 17 (202 LOTS)
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
7. RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE COUNTY ON TAX
FORECLOSURE, REQUEST NO. 18
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
8. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, SECTION 8.12 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF REVISING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT WHATCOM
COUNTY SOLiD WASTE SITES
Discussion about the proposed fee structure. Laidlaw asked about
implementation date. Warner suggested saying the increase will take
effect for non - commercial haulers on July 1 and for commercial
haulers on August 1. Warner asked Van Zanten to look into this
possibility. Van Zanten provided a substitute ordinance that also
deals with car bodies and dead animals.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE TO
COUNCIL SUBJECT TO THE OUTCOME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion carried.
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9. ORDINANCE REVISING WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH FUND APPROPRIATION
FOR PLANNING GRANT
Dr. Jones said this would be more for physical disabilities;
Developmental Disabilities handles mental disabilities.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
10. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PLANNING
DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION THEREIN
Taylor said that Ken Wilcox was most familiar with this project but
no longer works for the County; they have hired him as a consultant
when they could find funds. This would cover 40 hours of his time
to complete the project.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
11. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON- DEPARTMENTAL
APPROPRIATION THEREIN FOR CLOSEOUT OF NOR -BELL CARE CENTER FUND
Sutberry explained the ending costs including severance payouts, a
security deposit required by the State and bookkeeping costs after
Nor -Bell changes hands. There will still be several loans of
$70,000 and $100,000 outstanding. July 1st will be the takeover
date and the Auditor will have the payouts completed by July 7.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
12. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND AND COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR BOAT PATROL
Sheriff Mount will deputize two park employees to do the boat patrol
on Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. They will promote safety,
education and the use of life jackets as well as curtail speeding,
skiing too close to shore, excessive noise and underwater exhaust.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
13. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY'S BUDGET THEREIN
McEachran stated the need for this funding to finish the file
storage project. This will free up a great deal of space currently
being used by file cabinets and improve data storage.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
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14. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 INDEPENDENT FUND PHYSICAL PLANT AND
FACILITIES CAPITAL BUDGET THEREIN
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
16. DISCUSSION OF POOR PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM IN THE CHAMBERS.
Chisholm said it would be checked more often in the future and the
batteries changed regularly.
17. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Van Zanten suggested that the interlocal agreement should be
renegotiated with the new provisions bui It in. She also said it was
inappropriate to discuss the financing before projected building
costs were available.
The meeting adjourned at 4 :45 p.m.
Barbara Maher, Clerk Daniel M. Warner, Member