HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee April 14 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 14, 1986
The Whatcom County Council Finance Committee meeting was called to
order at 3 :00 p.m. by Chairman Roehl, with all members present.
Also in attendance were: Executive Shirley Van Zanten; Tom Sutberry,
Budget Director; Neil Clement, KGMI; Mark Morrow, Bellingham Herald;
Larry Mount, Sheriff; Joan Ogden, Auditor; Dave McEachran, Prosecuting
Attorney; Pat DeHaan, Assessor's Office; Brad Bennett, Public Works;
Carl Allen, Developmental Disabilities Director; Madelyn Clemen,
Council of Governments; Bob Jurica and Ed Henken, Engineering; and
Harold Raymond, Personnel.
DISCUSSION WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Larry Mount spoke to the Council about mutual aid and cooperation
among law enforcement divisions and agencies; the current problem of
utilizing deputy time for animal control; and the probability that
his department would request extension of two deputy positions through
the end of the year.
AUDITOR
Joan Ogden discussed the Computer Automation Program being
implemented in her department and the necessity of finding new
polling places accessible to the handicapped.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Dave McEachran discussed the continuing increase in his depart-
ment's workload, due to the continuing rise in the crime rate.and to
the addition of new responsibility and areas of enforcement.
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Pat DeHaan reported on her department's progress in computerizing
their records system.
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF VACATIONS FOR THE COURT REPORTERS AND
THE COURT COMMISSIONER OF SUPERIOR COURT FOR WHATCOM COUNTY held
in Committee from 3/31/86
Harold Raymond reported on the results of a survey he conducted
on this subject among counties of comparable size. The results of
the survey were mixed, with no clear consensus evident.
The resolution was discussed.
It was agreed that the matter would continue to be held in
Committee until some remaining questions were resolved.
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RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS OVER ONE YEAR
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 36.22.100
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 85-97,--PROVISO T, REGARDING A STUDY OF
LUMMI ISLAND FERRY RATES. RIDERSHIP AND REVENUE
Warner reported that Lummi Islands objected to the fact that
the ordinance requiring a study on the ferry rate structure contains
language indicating that the 7570 self- supporting structure must be
maintained.
It was the consensus of the Committee members that the actual
language of Proviso T left enough room for interpretation to allow
the study to include other percentage formulas.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE COUNCIL URGE THE ADMINIS-
TRATION TO INTERPRET THE PROVISO'S WORDING TO INCLUDE PRESENTING A
RANGE OF RECOMMENDATIONS WHICH WOULD INCLUDE THE 75 -25% FORMULA.
The motion carried.
Shirley Van Zanten said she would discuss with Public Works
the possibility of amending the ordinance to delay the implementation
date of the scheduled July 1 rate increase.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER - DEVELOPMENTAL, DISABILITIES FUND IN
THE AMOUNT OF $18,510.00
Tom Sutberry explained the request.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER - COUNTY PARK FUND (SENIORS) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,000.00
Tom Sutberry explained the request.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
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OVERLIMIT TRANSFER - TORT CLAIMS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,340.00
Shirley Van Zanten explained the request.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ONLY WITH WHATCOM MEDICAL BUREAU
Shirley Van Zanten explained the request.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES OF NOR -BELL NURSING HOME FOR THE YEAR
1986
Shirley Van Zanten and Harold Raymond explained the resolution.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH G.H.R. AND ASSOCIATES
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT LOCATED AT CLIFFSIDE SUBDIVISION SOUTH
OF MARINE DRIVE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF WHATCOM COUNTY
Shirley Van Zanten and Bob Jurica explained the resolution.
There was discussion about the project.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Warner discussed his proposal that the Council hold a retreat
to discuss goal- setting and planning, and requested that the issue
be placed on the Council agenda for discussion.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council
William P. Roehl
Finance Committee Chairman