HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee July 14 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 14, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Roehl at 3:00
p.m., with Warner present. Also present were Executive Shirley
Van Zanten; Tom Sutberry, Budget Director; Neil Clement, KGMI;
Bill Trimim, Planning; Kathy Walker and Terry Lewis of the
Prosecuting Attorney's Office; and Ray Fann, Chairman of the
Noxious Weed Control Board.
Shirley Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
Muenscher joined the meeting.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
This item had been held over from the previous Finance
Committee meeting. Shirley Van Zanten distributed a revised
version of the Transfer Request Form with a total of $11,191, and
explained the request.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER
IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,191.
The motion carried.
Shirley Van Zanten, Terry Lewis, and Kathy Walker explained
the ordinance, which involved a contract with the state to
provide child support services through the Prosecuting Attorney's
Office.
There was discussion about the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE PENDING
APPROVAL BY THE STATE.
The motion carried.
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A substitute ordinance was distributed to the Committee.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE SUBSTITUTE
ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
Shirley Van Zanten and Paul Rushing explained the proposal.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO
DECLARE THE G -2 PROPERTY SURPLUS, AT THE APPRAISED PRICE.
The motion carried.
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Shirley Van Zanten explained the proposed contract.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND GIVING THE ADMINISTRATION
APPROVAL TO GO AHEAD WITH THE PURCHASE AT THE STATED PRICE.
The motion carried.
Tom Sutberry explained the proposed bid award.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
Roehl requested that the Council receive a report on the
status of the County's computerization efforts.
Shirley Van Zanten and Paul Rushing explained the
resolution.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
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There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
Shirley Van Zanten explained the Weed Board's request,
saying that she supported the reauthorization of the Board but
was concerned about the possible costs involved in broadening the
scope of their work to include all of the weeds listed in their
request.
Ray Fann, Chairman of the Noxious Weed Control Board,
explained some of the Board's concerns, particularly those
involving the spread of Knapweed. He indicated that Knapweed
control could be added to the Board's responsibilities at little
or no additional cost.
There was discussion on the issue.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NOXIOUS
WEED CONTROL BOARD FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS, AND TO EXPAND ITS
AUTHORIZATION TO INCLUDE CONTROL OF KNAPWEED AS WELL AS TANSY
RAGWORT.
The motion carried.
Tom Sutberry distributed and explained some information on
debt service schedules in relation to a possible bond issue for
self— insurance. There was discussion on this subject..
Roehl suggested that the Council consult a bond counselor to
answer some of their questions. Shirley Van Zanten said she
would arrange such a meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4 :35 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Counc 1
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl, Chairman
Finance Committee