HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee June 16 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
June 16, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chairman
Roehl, with all members present. Also present were Shirley Van
Zanten, County Executive; Tom Sutberry, Budget Director; Neil
Clement, KGMI; Mark Morrow, Bellingham Herald; Gail Kelley and
Harold Raymond, Personnel; Brad Bennett and Paul Rushing, Public
Works; Nat Dickinson, Purchasing; Jenna Graham, County Clerk; and
Roger DeSpain, Parks Department.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, CLERK'S BUDGET
THEREIN
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF'S
BUDGET THEREIN
The two ordinances, held in committee the previous week,
were moved forward to the June 19 Council meeting by consensus.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JUVENILE SERVICES
BUDGET THEREIN
Shirley Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING CHECKING
ACCOUNT FOR THE INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE FUND
Shirley Van Zanten and Gail Kelley explained the ordinance.
Tom Sutberry requested an amendment.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH
WHICH WOULD READ: BE.IT.IURTHER ORDAINED THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY
TREASURER SHALL ISSUE A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000 FROM THE
SELF - INSURANCE FUND #14400 FOR FRINGE BENEFITS TO SUPPLEMENT THE
REVOLVING FUND.
The motion to amend carried.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED.
The motion carried.
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET FOR THE REFERENDUM 37 CON-
STRUCTION FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WHATCOM COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC
Shirley Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 85 -91 AMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE NEW LUMMI ISLAND FERRY RATES
Shirley Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED 1986 BUDGET FOR THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION
FUND TO PROVIDE FOR UNANTICIPATED COSTS OF FERNDALE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
Shirley Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE AUDITORIUM FLOOR, BELLINGHAM
SENIOR CENTER, TO THE ONLY RESPONSIVE BIDDER, QUEEN CITY INDUSTRIES,
INC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $202999.44
, INCLUDING SALES TAX
Shirley Van Zanten explained the bid.
Roger DeSpain said that he wanted the Parks Board to review
the bid.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID, SUBJECT TO THE
REVIEW OF THE PARKS BOARD PRIOR TO THURSDAY.
The motion carried.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A USED 18 -20 PASSENGER VAN TO THE LOW
BIDDER, JAN W. STEINMAN FOR A 1979 SHELLER -GLOBE SUPERIOR PACEMAKER
WITH A GM CHASSIS IN THE AMOUNT OF 7,900, PLUS SALES TAX
Shirley Van Zanten explained that this item had been submitted
for Council approval in error, as it was under $10,000.
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BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE GOOSEBERRY
POINT FERRY TERMINAL TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER HURLEN CON-
STRUCTION COMPANY OF SEATTLE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $844,533 INCLUDING
SALES TAX
Shirley Van Zanten explained the bid.
There was discussion on the issue.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
UNDERLIMIT TRANSFERS TOTALLING MORE THAN $5,000 WITHIN THE CURRENT
QUARTER IN THE NOR -BELL NURSING HOME BUDGET ' AS FOLLOWS:
-FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000
-FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $4,500
-FOR DIETARY OVERTIME AND BUILDING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Shirley Van Zanten and Tom Sutberry explained the bid.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT FOR REPAIRS AND
MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500
Nat Dickinson and Tom Sutberry explained the request.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE
(SUDDEN VALLEY, LOT 340, DIVISION 22)
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PREPARE AND ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION BOARD FOR FINANCING THE COST OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
AS DESIGNATED IN RESOLUTION NO. 85 -50 AND ESTABLISHING A FUND
THEREFOR
Shirley Van Zanten explained the resolution.
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WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF FILLING THE POSITION OF CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY PROSE-
CUTING ATTORNEY, AS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MOTION OF JUNE 5, 1986
There was discussion on the issue. Roehl suggested that he,
Hansey, Van Zanten, and McEachran meet to discuss the position.
Shirley Van Zanten said her office would set up the meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
SALE OF PROPERTY TO CITY OF EVERSON
Shirley Van Zanten discussed a proposal to sell property to
the City of Everson. She said she would have copies of a resolution
ready for the full Council meeting.
WARNER MOVED TO INTRODUCE THE RESOLUTION AT THE NEXT COUNCIL
MEETING, WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE.
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl, Chair
Finance Committee
ATTEST:
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council