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Home My WebLink AboutFinance Committee February 18 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS February 18, 1986 The Whatcom County Council Finance Committee was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by Chairman Roehl with all members present. Also in attendance were Executive Shirley Van Zanten; Tom Sutberry, Budget Director; Councilmembers Hansey and Hawley; Dave McEachran, Prosecuting Attorney; Jon Ostlund, Public Defender; Fred Thompson, District Court Probation; Paul Rushing, Public Works; Brad Bennett, Public Works; Larry Mount, Sheriff's Department; Neil Clement, KGMI; Randy Watts, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney; Western Washington University students: Paul Swartz, Jeff Keeling, N.S. Nokkentven, John Atkinson, and Craig Daly. Chairman Roehl discussed the matter of time change for the Finance Committee with committee members Warner and Muenscher. It was the consensus of the Finance Committee to meet on the first and third Mondays at 3:00 p.m. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 WHATCOM COUNTY CURRENT EXPENSE FUND} DISTRICT COURT, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND PUBLIC DEFENDER BUDGETS THEREIN Executive Shirley Van Zanten explained the background on this ordinance which would restore three criminal justice positions into the 1986 budget. David McEachran, Prosecuting Attorney, spoke in support of restoring the position in his office. Jon Ostlund, Public Defender, spoke in support of restoring the position in his office. Fred Thompson, District Court Probation, spoke in support of restoring the position in his office. Larry Mount, Whatcom County Sheriff, spoke in support of restoring the three criminal justice positions. MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 WHATCOM COUNTY CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, DISTRICT COURT, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND PUBLIC DEFENDER BUDGETS THEREIN. Muenscher spoke to his motion. Warner spoke for the motion. Roehl spoke against the motion. Hansey spoke for the motion. Finance Minutes February 18, 1986 Page 2 Hawley spoke for the motion. The motion carried. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND. JAIL ARBITRATION BUDGET Paul Rushing, Public Works Department, explained the background on this ordinance. MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND, JAIL ARBITRATION BUDGET. The motion carried. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 1986 BUDGET FOR THE REFERENDUM �7 CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT TO THE WORKSHOP TRAINING CENTER AND THE WHATCOM COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC Executive Shirley Van Zanten explained the background on this ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 1986 BUDGET FOR THE REFERENDUM 37 CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT TO THE WORKSHOP TRAINING CENTER AND THE WHATCOM COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC. The motion carried. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION OF A WARRANT OVER ONE YEAR OLD IN ACCORDANCE__WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 36.22. 100 MUENSCHER MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION OF A WARRANT OVER ONE YEAR OLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 36.22.100 BE HELD OVER FOR TWO WEEKS. The motion carried. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BID PROPOSALS TO BE SUBMITTED BY QUALIFIED LEGAL NEWSPAPERS TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1986 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1987 MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL ON THE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BID PROPOSALS TO BE SUBMITTED BY QUALIFIED LEGAL NEWSPAPERS TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1986 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1987. The motion carried. Finance Minutes February 18, 1986 Page 3 RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE (SUDDEN VALLEY, LOT 86, DIVISION 25) RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE (SUDDEN VALLEY), LOT 55, DIVISION 30) Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the two resolutions pertaining to selling property acquired by the County on tax foreclosures. MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL ON THE RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE (SUDDEN VALLEY, LOT 86, DIVISION 25); AND ON THE RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORE- CLOSURE (SUDDEN VALLEY), LOT 55, DIVISION 30). EXECUTIVE ITEMS BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CRACK FILLING MATERIAL TO THE ONLY BIDDER, ALBINA ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $0.279 PER POUND, AMOUNTING TO $12,276 PLUS SALES TAX FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL USE OF 44,000 POUNDS. Executive Shirley Van Zanten explained the background on the bid award recommendation and requested approval. WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON THE BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CRACK FILLING MATERIAL TO THE ONLY BIDDER, ALBINA ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $0.279 PER POUND, AMOUNTING TO $12,276 PLUS SALES TAX FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL USE OF 44,000 POUNDS. Chairman Roehl questioned why only one bid was received. Paul Rushing responded to Roehl's inquiry, stating that more information would be available at the Council meeting on Thurs- day. The motion carried. AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND D. WEDEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE COMMONLY KNOWN PROJECT "CORDATA PHASE II." Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the proposed agreement. WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND D. WEDEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE COMMONLY KNOWN PROJECT "CORDATA PHASE II." Finance Minutes February 18, 1986 Page 4 There was discussion following the motion. The motion carried. OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND, CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,150. Executive Van Zanten explained the overlimit transfer request and also indicated an error in the single line item amount; stating that it should read 11$20,00011. MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL OF THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND, CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,150. The motion carried. OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX (REET) FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000. Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the overlimit transfer request. There was discussion on the funds needed for the completion of Phase I, Professional Services /Drainage study. WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL OF THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX (REET) FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000. The motion carried. REPORT ON CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH NOOKSACK Executive Van Zanten presented an Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services with the City of Nooksack and explained the contract in detail. 2/20. There was discussion on the contract. A report will be given to the full council on Thursday, PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING LEAVE DUE TO EMERGENCIES Executive Van Zanten presented a draft of a resolution pertaining to the matter of absences for work due to emergency situations. This proposed resolution will be on the next Finance Committee's agenda, March 3. Other Business Finance Minutes February 18, 1986 Page 5 Muenscher discussed the matter of the budget proviso regarding alternative methods of managing the Tort Claims Fund. Muenscher recommended that the matter of the Tort Claims Fund be brought before the Council. Executive Van Zanten will be presenting an ordinance to cover a three -month period. Warner spoke on the possibility of a Council retreat to discuss goals for 1987. Roehl suggested that the possibility of a Council retreat be brought before the Council. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON William P. Roehl, Chairman ATTEST: Carol Ebe gson Clerk of the ouncil