HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance May 1 1989WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
May 1, 1989
The meeting was opened at 3:10 p.m. by Committee Chairman Daniel M. Warner
with Emily Jackson and Marvin Vanderpol present. Also present were Donald G.
Hansey, Council Chair; Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive; Barbara Cory,
Treasurer; Shirley Forslof, Auditor; Harold Raymond, Personnel Director; Larry
Mount, Sheriff; Brad Bennett, Mary Chisholm, Public Works; Ray Weden, Dick Prieb,
Weden Engineering; Cynthia Weed, Attorney; Marge Laidlaw.
4. RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE,
REQUEST NO. 15
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
5. RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE,
REQUEST NO. 15
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
8. RESOLUTION TO SET A HEARING ON THE SALE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE
COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE, REQUEST NO. 16
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
7. ORDINANCE CREATING WHATCOM COUNTY LRiD NO. 10 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING ROAD AND WATER AND SEWER INSTALLATION
Van Zanten and Weden explained the improvements and the bonds being
required. Jackson questioned using MIA appraisals without showing
assessed values. It was explained that with the constantly changing
scene the assessed values were not keeping up to date. Jackson also
questioned what would happen to the money owed to the County from
withdrawing from the ag zone and open space. Vanderpol also
expressed an interest in seeing these numbers and asked Weden to get
these numbers and the Council would have a special session at 5 :45
p.m. on Thursday, May 4 prior to the Council meeting.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO THE COUNCIL SUBJECT TO THE
INFORMATION BEING ACCEPTED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING.
Motion carried.
1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION TO OBTAIN TIMBERS AND PILING FOR VARIOUS
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS DURING THE COMING SEASON TO THE LOW
BIDDER, STANTON CUDAHY LUMBER, AT A TOTAL PRICE OF $29,398.88,
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
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2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH STATE CONTRACT FIVE MOBILE
RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA, INC., FOR NEW SHERIFF'S PATROL CARS
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
THE SALE OF COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY
Van Zanten explained that this was an exchange of a small piece of
land in lieu of fire protection.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC
HEARING.
Motion carried.
6. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, BUILDINGS AND
CODE BUDGET THEREIN
Van Zanten explained that the additional $11,750. would be used to
hire a temporary inspector to f i l l In for vacation time taken by
permanent inspectors and for two temporary Clerk 1 positions to
purge some records and fill in where needed.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
9. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Raymond explained the changes in policies and procedures in regard
to establishing a drug free workplace and to clearing up the
confusion concerning the policy.on adverse weather.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
Jackson discussed the Sudden Valley map and wondered if we should consider
rescinding our stance of collecting back dues for Sudden Valley. It was the
general feeling that lots that are unbuildable should not be assessed Sudden
Valley dues and then they may sell.
Warner asked Jackson to develop a resolution regarding this situation in
Sudden Valley.
The meeting was adjourned at 4 :25 p.m.
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Barbara Maher, Council Clerk Daniel M. Warner, Member