HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee February 4 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
February 4, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman
Roehl, with all members present. Also in attendance were:
Shirley Van Zanten, Executive; Nat Dickinson, Purchasing; Roger
DeSpain, Parks Department; Larry Mount, Sheriff; Dave McEachran,
Prosecutor; Carolyn Casey, Bellingham Herald; Delores and Wally
Markwood, Markwood Kennels; Tim Lucy and Mary Henry, Humane Society.
ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
Roehl and Warner expressed interest in serving as chair.
Roehl was elected.
ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT
Muenscher left the meeting.
Shirley Van'Zanten distributed a memo outlining the terms of
the latest contract. She said the Humane Society was requesting
either an additional $4500 per year, or a change in the contract to
allow them to keep license and impound fees.
WARNER MOVED TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING TO THE HUMANE
SOCIETY BY $4500 AND ALLOW THEM TO RETAIN ALL LICENSING AND IMPOUND
FEES.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion failed.
There was further discussion about the contract.
WARNER MOVED THAT THE HUMANE SOCIETY BUDGET NOT BE INCREASED
BY $4500.
The motion carried.
The Executive was requested to meeting with Humane Society
representatives to negotiate new contract language for discussion
at the next meeting of the full Council.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF LUBRICATING OIL TO THE
LOW BIDDER, BOSMAN FUELS, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF
15,656.00, PLUS SALES TAX
Muenscher rejoined the meeting.
Nat Dickinson explained the proposed bid award. There was
discussion on the terms of the bid and the length of the contract.
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WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 1986
Shirley Van Zanten explained the resolution.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER - COUNTY PARK FUND - $20.860.00
Roger DeSpain explained the request.
There was discussion about the request.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER REQUEST.
The motion carried.
NACO REQUEST FOR $1,110 IN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO LOBBY FOR THE
CONTINUANCE OF FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE
Shirley Van Zanten explained the request.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE EXPENDITURE OF $1,110 FOR
A CONTRIBUTION TO NACO.
There was further discussion on the request.
The motion failed.
MUENSCHER MOVED THAT THE NACO CONTRIBUTION BE ADDED TO THE
FULL COUNCIL AGENDA AS A DISCUSSION ITEM.
The motion carried.
UPDATE ON BUDGET PROVISO (R) REGARDING CONTRACTING 20 JAIL BEDS FOR
FEDERAL PRISONERS
Sheriff Larry Mount reported that the Federal Government was not
interested at this time in contracting for 20 beds. Therefore, this
budget proviso will not take effect and the expected revenue will not
materialize.
There was discussion on the history of the proviso's development
and the current status of jail operations.
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FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE
FUND MEDICAL EXAMINER'S BUDGET THEREIN
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION ON BUDGET PROVISO (AA) REGARDING ESTABLISHING AN
ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANAGING THE TORT CLAIMS FUND
Shirley Van Zanten explained that the Chief Civil Deputy's
position was scheduled to terminate as of the first day of the
fourth month of the year, and that a plan needed to be developed
to cover the responsibilities of that position. She recommended
continuing the Civil Deputy position within the Prosecutor's Office.
Dave McEachran discussed the tort claims program, and the
process followed in potential liability cases.
There was discussion about the program and possible alterna-
tives.
Roehl left the meeting.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND MAINTAINING THE STATUS QUO FOR
THE REMAINDER OF 1986, AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE TO DO AN IN-
DEPTH STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES, WORKING WITH THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO
DEVELOP OTHER METHODS OF HANDLING TORT CLAIMS.
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl, Chairman
Finance Committee
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Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council