HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance October 30 1989WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
October 30, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. in the Council Conference Room by
Council member Dan Warner. Emily Jackson and Mary Vanderpol were present.
7. RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON
TAX FORECLOSURE, REQUEST NO. 24
At Treasurer Barb Cory's request, items 7, 9 and 11 were moved to the start of
the agenda.
Cory explained the resolution.
JACKSON MOVED THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND PASSAGE OF
THE RESOLUTION.
Motion carried.
9. RESOLUTION FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON SALE
OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY REQUEST NO. 23A
Cory explained the resolution.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND PASSAGE
OF THE RESOLUTION.
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Motion carried.
11. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR THE UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY
EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 1990
Warner explained the resolution. Cory commented on the increase provided for
elected officials, asking that action be deferred until after Finance meets with elected
officials on November 2. Warner said this resolution needs action prior to the Nov. 7
election, so it could not be delayed. There was discussion.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND PASSAGE
OF THE RESOLUTION.
Discussion continued, among Van Zanten, Auditor Shirley Forslof, Warner and
Jackson.
Ultimately, Warner decided to hold this item for discussion on 11/2.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS LIST FOR A CON-
VENIENT, CONTINUOUS AND READILY AVAILABLE SOURCE AND
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SUPPLY OF CONCRETE CULVERT PIPE AT THE LOWEST COST,
AS NEEDED, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1990
Van Zanten explained the request.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE REQUEST BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF
HAZARDOUS ASBESTOS INSULATION AT BAY HORIZON PARK
TO THE LOW BIDDER, TLH ABATEMENT INC., FOR THE BASE
BID AND OPTIONS NO. 1 AND 2 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$84,161 PLUS SALES TAX _7
Van Zanten explained the request. There was discussion.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE REQUEST BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS' LIST ESTABLISHING 1990
RENTAL RATES AND TO ASSURE A SOURCE AND SUPPLY OF
ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIVISION OF
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS 8
Van Zanten explained the request. There was discussion.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE REQUEST BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE ITEM THAT WILL BE BID
AGAIN.
Motion carried.
4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A MID - VOLUME PHOTOC-
OPIER FOR THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, MICHAEL BUSINESS MACHINES,
FOR A TOSHIBA BD9110 COPIER AT A TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF
$16,800 INCLUDING ONE YEAR'S SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 9
Van Zanten and Purchasing Agent Nat Dickinson explained the request.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE REQUEST BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL.
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Motion carried.
5. REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR BRIDGE END PROTECTION,
VARIOUS COUNTY BRIDGES, FEDERAL AID NO. HES OOOS(34),
FEDERAL AID CONTRACT NO. SA - 1305, CRP NO. 99120
Van Zanten explained the request. Engineer Ed Henken said they may get better
bids next time.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND REJEC-
TION OF ALL BIDS.
Motion carried.
6. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND ANIMAL
CARE FROM THE BELLINGHAM /WHATCOM COUNTY HUMANE
SOCIETY (NOTE: DISCUSSION ONLY; NOT REQUESTING
APPROVAL AT THIS TIME) 28 -44
The Humane Society has been operating under a five -year contract for $99,000 a
year. The society entered the only bid for animal control services, with three proposals;
for 35 -hour week, 40 -hour week or 50 -hour week. Money for remodeling and enlarging
the facility would be included. Mary Henry and Tim Lucy of the Humane Society
discussed the proposal with the Committee.
Jackson and Warner said they would talk about funding sources for animal control
services in the future, trying to make pet owners more responsible for their pets.
8. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE WHATCOM COUNTY DRUG
FUND
Van Zanten explained the request. The fund never had been officially es-
tablished; it is being done now at the request of the state examiner. She noted a typo
in line 18, noting that the figure should read $88,000.
VANDERPOL MOVED THAT THE REQUEST BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL.
Motion carried.
10. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
There was discussion, and the committee agreed to pass this on to the Council for
action.
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12. OTHER BUSINESS
Remodel of Prosecutor's Office /Modular work stations: This item was added by
Van Zanten. After some discussion the Committee agreed to recommend it for passage.
ATTEST:
Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Daniel M. Warner, Member