HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance September 18 1989WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
September 18, 1989
The meeting was opened by Chairman Dan Warner with member
Emily Jackson present. Mary Vanderpol was absent. Also present
were: Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive; Tom Sutberry, Budget
Director; Barbara Cory, Treasurer; Shirley Forslof, Auditor; Nat
Dickinson, Purchasing; Linda Gill, Judge Rhea, District Court; and
Judge Moynihan, Superior Court.
5. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND SUPERIOR
COURT, DISTRICT COURT AND NON - DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS
THEREIN FOR ADDITION OF COURT COMMISSIONER AND RELATED
STAFF POSITIONS
Discussion about the duties of an added Commissioner. The new
appointee will do all first appearances for both courts. A
District Court Commissioner can do everything a District Court
Judge can do whereas a Superior Court Commissioner cannot do jury
trials.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR THE JAIL FOR THE NEXT SIX
MONTHS
7. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF DAIRY PRODUCTS
TO THE JAIL TO THE LOW BIDDER, DAIRY DISTRIBUTING, INC.,
AT AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $14,211.50
8. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PROVISION OF GROCERIES
AND SUPPLIES TO THE JAIL TO THE LOW BIDDER, FOOD SERVICE,
INC., AT AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $23,433.05.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
1. RESOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DECLARING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE
BY NEGOTIATION OR AUCTION IN COORDINATION WITH NOOKSACK,
SUMAS AND EVERSON
Cory explained that this an old township and contains 5.6
acres of land.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
Finance & Personnel Minutes, 9- 18 -89, page 2
2. RESOLUTION TO SET A HEARING ON SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE
PROPERTY, REQUEST NO. 22
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
3. SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE
FUND, NON - DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATION THEREIN FOR
SEVERANCE PAYOUT
This came about because it was determined when Keith Willnauer
became Assessor that he could have his sick and vacation time paid
out. This amount will cover other payouts including the Treasurer
and Auditor.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
4. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON -
DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR AUDIT COSTS
Withdrawn.
6. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE AND PHYSICAL
PLANT AND CAPITAL FACILITIES FUNDS FOR BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS
Van Zanten explained that this covers the new sound system for
the Council Chambers and prepare a sidewalk going to the jail
administrative offices. She also mentioned that the smoker's kiosk
will be up by late October.
10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BINDING ARBITRATION TO DETERMINE
ASSETS OF WHATCOM COUNTY - BELLINGHAM HEALTH DISTRICT
Van Zanten said that the City wants today's value but the
County wants it to be a fair return on their initial investment.
How should the base be set? She stated that the City wants a
proportion of the grants but the City taxpayers did not pay for
this; it will have to go to arbitration. She stated that it is
undecided if it will be one or more arbitrators.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
Jackson asked about Ken Brown's pay during the time he was
acting as Assessor. He was Chief Deputy and was paid as such. Van
Zanten said she had no authority to pay him otherwise. She stated
she had asked Watts about this.
Finance & Personnel Minutes, 9- 18 -89, page 3
Meeting was adjourned at 4 p.m.
Ba bara Maher, Cler -
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Daniel Warner, Member