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FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 18, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Committee
Chair Warner with Hansey present. Also present were Shirley Van
Zanten, County Executive; Shirley Forslof, Auditor; Mary
Chisholm, Marlen Hansen, and Glen Kiep, Public Works; Nat
Dickinson, Purchasing; Roger DeSpain, Parks; Barbara Cory,
Treasurer; Jon Ostlund, Public Defender; Harold Raymond,
Personnel; Dan Taylor, Planning; Larry Mount, Sheriff; Ed Henken,
Engineer; Priscilla Sabin, Visitors and Convention Bureau; Bob
Tull and Tom George, Westside Record - Journal; Jack Fraser and
Glynnis Christie, Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce; Neil
Clement, KGMI; and Ray Weden.
AWARDING OF BID.FO.R THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER.. JULX 11 1988
THROUGH JUNE 3O, 1985
There was discussion about information submitted by the
Auditor on the amounts spent to advertise in the Bellingham
Herald and the Westside Record - Journal during the previous two
years, and about various criteria for awarding the bid.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE BID BE AWARDED TO THE
WESTSIDE RECORD - JOURNAL.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1988 NON- DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET, CURREN,�'
EXPENSE FUND APPROPRIATIO,
Executive Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1988 CURRENT.EXP.ENSE FUND AP.PROP.R.IATION..
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S BUDGETTHEREIN
Executive Van Zanten reviewed the ordinance, which had also
been discussed at the previous Finance Committee meeting.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE TO REVIEE THE 1988 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND APPROPRIATION,,
CLERK'S BUDGET THEREIN
Executive Van Zanten reviewed the ordinance, and explained
that the amount for 1988 could be reduced. She suggested
changing the amounts on lines 12 112 and 23 112 to $11,630, and
reducing the other amounts accordingly.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE
EXECUTIVE'S RECOMMENDED CHANGES.
The motion carried.
REVIEW OF VISITORS.AND CONVENTION BUREAU'S PUBLICITY FOR WHATCOM
COUNTY
Publicity for the Point Roberts area was discussed with the
Committee by Priscilla Sabin of the Visitors and Convention
Bureau and Jack Fraser of the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce.
Priscilla Sabin explained some of the problems her
organization faced in attempting to promote Point Roberts, and
her plans for addressing this problem. Jack Fraser stressed that
VCB personnel needed to be knowledgeable about the times of the
year when there is and is not a great deal of activity in Point
Roberts. Both parties stated their intention of working together
to improve the situation.
CQ.,UNCIL CHAMBERS SOUND SYSTEM
The Committee agreed to recommend that the suggestions
contained in the "Conclusions" section of the report be
implemented by the administration.
FUTURE USE OF THE PARK ORV FUND
Parks Director Roger DeSpain reviewed the history of the
fund and discussed the County's options with the Committee.
The Committee agreed to recommend that the ATV funds be
returned to the State, and that the administration be encouraged
to make application for funds for education and enforcement.
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BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR . A CHASSIS - MOUNTED ..HERBICID.E SPRAYER
TO .THE LOW BIDDER, SWAIN EQUIPMENT . CO, INCA,. FO.R A...NORSTAR .RS-
3000 HERBICIDE SPRAYER, TOTAL, PRIC.E,$32,871..0.5
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A SINGLE AXLE CAB AND ,CHASSIS TRUCK
TO THE LOW BIDDE,R,.SCARFF ISUZU, FOR AN.ISUZU NPR S.IN.QLE AXLE.CAB
AND CHASSIS TRUCK.FOR A.TOTAL PRICE. OF 417.,654..8.9
Executive Van Zanten explained the two related bids.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARDS.
The motion carried.
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Van Zanten explained the bid award.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
BID AWARD.RECOMMENDATION FOR THE INTERIOR REMODEL OF THE
BELLINGHAM /WHAT.COM.COUNTY DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ,THE
LOW BIDDER, JOHN DANIELS .CONSTRUCTION.INC.,TOTAL AMOUNT $72,701
Van Zanten explained the bid award, and discussion followed.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
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The motion carried.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A BOAT CHARTER TO PROVIDE TEMPQRAR,Y
PASSENGER SERVICE TO LUMMI ISLAND TO THE. LOW BIDDER,, PUGET..SOUND
LAUNCH AND CHARTER, FOR USE OF THE VESSEL, RIM FIRE, TO BE
OPERATED BY THE OWNER'S PERSONNEL FOR BOTH SHIFTS DURING,T.HE.D.AY
AT A RATE OF $690 PER DAY
County Engineer Ed Henken explained that this year Puget
Sound Launch and Charter would operate the vessel with their own
personnel, rather than County employees, and would also pay for
repairs.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR.AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AN M N..
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF. SMITH CREEK.BRIDGE.WITH.ARNOLD._AND
ARNOLD ASSOCIATES FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $20..000
Van Zanten and Henken explained the request, and discussion
followed.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION FOR HE.A,RING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON SALE OF COUNTY
TAX JITLE PROPERTY
Executive Van Zanten and Treasurer Barbara Cory suggested
that the Committee hold the resolution while more research was
done into the value of the property.
HANSEY MOVED TO HOLD THE RESOLUTION IN COMMITTEE AND ASK
THAT THE PROPERTY BE ASSESSED BY A PRIVATE APPRAISER, AND THE
COST OF THAT ASSESSMENT CHARGED BACK TO THE PRICE OF THE LOT.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ,ENTER. INTO . AN
AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND D. WEDEN,AND ASSOCIATES TO P.R.OVIDE
PROFESSIONAL CONSULJING SERVICES TO THE COUNTY ,PLANNING. AND
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF..UPDATING THE.COUNTY
SEWER AND WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ES_TA$LISHINO DEVELOPMENT
PATTERNS FOR SHORT -. AND LONG -T.ERM PROJECTIONS
The resolution was added to the agenda at the request of the
Executive. After discussion, the Committee agreed to recommend
its approval to the Council.
SCHEDULING OF FTNAN E COMMITTEE MEETING OF 5/2/88
The meeting was scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m., rather than
the regular 3:00 p.m.
NEW TYPEWRITER FOR COUNCIL OFFICE
Warner stated that he would do more research on this item.
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WAGES FOR ELECTION BOARD WORKERS
Auditor Shirley Forslof reviewed for the Committee her
proposal that election workers be paid a flat rate rather than an
hourly salary plus mileage. The Committee agreed with the
concept of her proposal.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Daniel M. Warner, Chair
ATTEST:
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manda Fleming
Clerk of the Council