HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee October 12 1987WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
October 12, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by Committee
Chair Warner with Roehl present. Hansey arrived at 3:08 p.m.
Also present were Shirley Van Zanten, Executive; Tom Sutberry;
Budget Director; Bob Jordan, Treasurer; Larry Mount and Doug
Gill, Sheriff's Department; Harold Raymond, Personnel; Glen Kiep,
Maintenance and Operations; and Linda Parks, Public Works.
ORDINANCE TO REVISZ E 1987 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND JAIL BUDGE
THEREIN
The Committee discussed the ordinance with Larry Mount and
Doug Gill. Particular attention was given to the amount spent on
prisoners' medical expenses, and the possibility of obtaining a
higher percentage of reimbursement for such expenses.
~ r ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ROEHL MOVED THAT THE COMMITTEE SEND TO THE PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE A REQUEST FOR A BRIEFING ON COLLECTION EFFORTS
FOR EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE JAIL FOR BOTH
FUGITIVES AND WHATCOM COUNTY PRISONERS.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE HE J987 CURREN1 EZEENSES FUND, SUERIEEIS
BUDGET THERF.J
The Committee discussed the ordinance with Shirley Van
Zanten, Larry Mount and Doug Gill.
ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1987 NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR FUND
APPROPRIATION
Tom Sutberry explained the ordinance.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE USE OF PROCEEDS OF CERTAIN CERB LOANS TO
PAY COSTS INCURRED WITHIN THE LOCAL AND ROAD IMEROVEMENT DISTRICI
N0, 9 AND PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF SUCH COSTS FROM
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED I H LOCAL AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISIRICI NO,
The Committee discussed the ordinance, and concluded that it
should be considered at the November 5 Council meeting with other
related ordinances.
ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AT THE
NOVEMBER 5 COUNCIL MEETING.
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN LABOR CONTRACTS FOR THE DZEUI
PR CU TING ATIORNEYS AND FOR THE NO -B LL CARE CENTER EMPLOYEES
Shirley Van Zanten distributed the Nor -Bell contract, and
explained that the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys' contract was not
yet ready. Discussion followed.
ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO THE CONTRACT FOR THE NOR -BELL CARE CENTER EMPLOYEES.
The motion carried.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A ONE -TON CAB AND CHASSIS TRUCE{ I
THE LOW BIDDER, BELLINGHAM CHRYSLER CEN R FOE A DODGE D-35 0
TRUCK AT A TOTAL BID OF $11.800.871 INCLUDING SALES TAB
The Committee discussed the bid award recommendation with
Glen Kiep.
ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET MEETINGS SCHEDULE
The first two budget meetings were scheduled for October 20
at 4:00 p.m. and October 21 at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.
ATTES :
Carol Ebergs n
Clerk of the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, W SH 1
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Daniel M. Warner, Chair
Finance Committee