HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee June 30 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
June 30, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Chairman
Roehl with all members present. Also present were Shirley Van
Zanten, County Executive; Tom Sutberry, Budget Director; Neil
Clement and G.W. Fredericksen of KGMI news; Mark Morrow, Belling-
ham Herald; Marlen Hansen, Willard Fry, Brad Bennet and Mary
Chisholm, all of Public Works; Nat Dickinson, Purchasing; Jim
Gifford, Diehl Ford; and Kathy Walker and David McEachran, Pro-
secuting Attorney.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PREPARE AND ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF EVERSON FOR A PERIOD OF
60 DAYS FOR THE STRANDEL G -2 GARAGE PROPERTY
The item was withdrawn by the administration.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.
6 FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY TO PAY WHATCOM
COUNTY ROAD FUND FOR THE COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS IN ROAD IMPROVE-
MENT DISTRICT NO. 6
Shirley Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
FUND'S 1986 BUDGET
Shirley Van Zanten explained the ordinance.
There was discussion concerning the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A 100 H.P. TRACTOR TO THE LOWEST
Shirley Van Zanten and Willard Fry explained the bid award.
The proposed bid award was discussed.
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WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD, ON
THE CONDITION THAT THE PRICE IS NOT HIGHER THAN THE DEALER'S
SUGGESTED LIST PRICE.
The motion carried.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A SELF - PROPELLED ROTARY SWEEPER TO
THE ONLY BIDDER SAHLBERG EQUIPMENT INC. FOR A W.F. LARSON
SWEEPER, IN THE NET AMOUNT OF 30,808.69 INCLUDING TRADE -IN AND
SAT.FR 'PAY
Shirley Van Zanten and Willard Fry explained the bid.
The proposed award was discussed.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPUTING
G SALES TAX
UIPMENT TO THE LOWEST
A TOTAL BID OF 17,408.62,
Shirley Van Zanten and Nat Dickinson explained the bid.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR DIESEL TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCKS TO
THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, KENWORTH NORTHWEST, FOR THREE NEW
KENWORTH C -510 DUMP TRUCKS WITH TRUCKWELD BODIES FOR A NET BID
OF $195,022.78 INCLUDING TRADE -IN AND SALES TAX
Shirley Van Zanten and Willard Fry explained the bid.
Jim Gifford of Diehl Ford explained the reasons.he believed his
company should have been awarded the bid.
There was discussion on the issue.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
MUENSCHER LEFT THE MEETING.
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BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE TO THE
COURTHOUSE AND PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING TO THE MOST RESPONSIVE
BIDDER, SOUND ELEVATOR COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,004.70 PER MONTH
Shirley Van Zanten and Mary Chisholm explained the bid.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
MUENSCHER RETURNED TO THE MEETING.
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
8,888.93
Shirley Van Zanten explained that this requested transfer
was being held at this time due to the resignation of the department
head.
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE BUILDINGS AND CODE ADMINISTRATION FUND,
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF 24,161_
Shirley Van Zanten explained the transfer request.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO FILL THE CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY POSITION
IN THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Shirley Van Zanten explained her request.
There was discussion on the issue.
ROEHL LEFT THE MEETING.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S
RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY POSITION, AS
CONTAINED IN THE MEMO OF JUNE 26, 1986.
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Carol Ebergso
Clerk , of . the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl, Chair
Finance Committee