HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee January 5 1987WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 5, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Roehl at 3:05
p.m. with all Committee members present. Also present were Jim
Hawley; Executive Shirley Van Zanten; Tom Sutberry, Budget,
Director; Robert Jordan, Treasurer; Paul Rushing, Brad Bennett
and Marlen Hansen of Public Works; George Reed, Information
Services Manager; Greg Cory, Alcohol Services; Ernest Bentley,
Alcohol Administration Advisory Board; and Harold Raymond,
Personnel Director.
RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE COUNTY AUDITORTS OFFICE TO PREPARE A
PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTING DIRECT DEPOSIT CAPABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE
PAYROLL CHECKS
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
There was discussion about the resolution.
The motion carried.
Shirley Van Zanten distributed a memo from Tom Sutberry
addressing the concerns expressed by the Committee about the
ordinance, and pointed out other existing controls on budget
transfers.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SIGNATURE AUTHORITY ON A CONTRACT FOR DETOX SERVICES
WITH OLYMPIC CENTER- BELLINGHAM, INC.
Shirley Van Zanten explained the terms of the contract,
which was for a total of five months rather than the originally -
requested six month period.
There was discussion about the contract and about the
Alcohol Services program.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE
REMAINING FIVE MONTHS AND FOR THE REMAINING AMOUNTS OF MONEY..
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There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY
AND HARPER -OWES FOR THE DESIGN[, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT OF THE CEDARVILLE LEACHATE SYSTEM AND THE FERNDALE
LEACHATE PRE - TREATMENT FACILITY
Shirley Van Zanten explained the amendments to the contract.
There was discussion about the increased costs.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT
EXTENDING THE CONTRACT.
The motion carried.
REVIEW OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING CLASSIFICATIONS
Shirley Van Zanten distributed a memo from Harold Raymond
concerning his review of job classifications in the Engineering
Division. The memo was briefly discussed, and it was suggested
that it be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further
discussion.
SUPERIOR COURT STATISTICS
Shirley Van Zanten distributed statistical information
submitted by Superior Court.
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING _A POLICY AUTHORIZING SELE-
PAY OF DEPENDENT MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
AND FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN I RETIREES
Harold Raymond said that the union had requested a meeting
concerning this resolution, which was before the full Council.
Roehl said that he would request the Council to refer the
resolution back to the Finance Committee, so union
representatives could meet with the Committee.
INFORMATION CENTER MANAGER
Tom Sutberry introduced George Reed, the new Information
Center Manager, to the Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carol Ebergson William P. Roehl, Chair
Clerk of the Cou cil Finance Committee