HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee March 31 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
March 31, 1986
The Whatcom County Council Finance Committee was called to
order at 3:00 p.m. by Chairman Roehl, with all members present.
Also in attendance were County Executive Shirley Van Zanten; Tom
Sutberry, Budget Director; Joan Ogden, County Auditor; Gerry
Rhea, Bellingham Herald; Neil Clement, K.G.M.I., Don Kehrer,
Building and Codes Department; Chris Mohnkern, Purchasing -
Department; Larry Mount, Sheriff; Ed Henken, Engineering Depart-
ment; and Harold Raymond, Personnel Director.
IN ORDINANCE No. 84-59,
Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the
substitute draft that was presented.
MUENSCHER MOVED THAT WE RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO THE FULL
COUNCIL OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 85 -94, AN
ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING THE FINANCING OF RIVER IMPROVE-
MENTS AS ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NO. 84 -59.
The motion carried.
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Sheriff Larry Mount explained the background on these two
ordinances.
There was lengthy discussion regarding these two ordinances
pertaining to peddlers and solicitors in the county.
WARNER MOVED THAT NO RECOMMENDATION BE FORWARDED TO THE FULL
COUNCIL ON THE ORDINANCES FOR PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS.
The motion carried.
Executive Van Zanten explained that additional
staffing is necessary for the Visitor & Convention Bureau during
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Expo 86.and is requesting $2,000 from Ending Fund Balance to be
put into the Visitor & Convention Center Fund.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CONVENTION CENTER
FUND BUDGET.
The motion carried.
Executive Van Zanten explained the newly implemented
county -wide maintenance contract for office machines.
WARNER MOVED THAT WE RECOMMEND "DO PASS" TO THE FULL COUNCIL
ON THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986
COUNTY SUPPLY FUND BUDGET.
The motion carried.
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WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND "DO PASS" TO THE FULL COUNCIL
OF THE RESOLUTION OPPOSING SECTION 145 OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF
1985.
The motion carried.
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Joan Ogden, County Auditor, presented the bids stating that
the The Bellingham Herald was the lowest bidder; she recommends
awarding the bid to The Herald.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL AWARDING THE
BID FOR WHATCOM COUNCIL PRINTING TO THE BELLINGHAM HERALD.
The motion carried.
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Ed Henken, County Engineer, explained to the committee
members what the screenings are and why they are surplus.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL DECLARING THE
25,000 CUBIC YARDS OF SCREENINGS SURPLUS.
The motion carried.
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EXECUTIVE ITEMS
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY NOR -BELL' WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AND WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL OF COUNTY AND CITY
EMPLOYEES, AFL -CIO, AFSCME LOCAL 1581 - I.
Harold Raymond, Personnel Director, distributed a memorandum
pertaining to the Nor -Bell contract changes for 1986, and
discussed the contents with the committee members.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL THAT AUTHORI-
ZATION BE GIVEN TO THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WHATCOM COUNTY NOR -BELL, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND WASHING-
TON STATE COUNCIL OF COUNTY AND CITY EMPLOYEES, AFL -CIO, AFSCME
LOCAL 1581 - I.
The motion carried.
);QUEST TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR FAIRGROUND$ POWER SYSTEM
RENOVATION FOR THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR,
Executive Van Zanten distributed a letter from Richard
Waldemar stating that the Directors of the Northwest Washington
Fair voted unanimously to reject all bids to their electrical
system since the lowest bid was $24,690.00 over their budget.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL REJECTION OF
ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR FAIRGROUNDS POWER SYSTEM RENOVATION FOR THE
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION IN THE MATT_E3 OF VACA.TION� FOR THE COURT REPOBTEE'� AND
THE COURT COMMISSIONER O IOR CO RT_ FOR 1.111 M
COUNTY,
Harold Raymond, Personnel Director, explained the background
on the proposed resolution.
There was lengthy discussion pertaining to vacation for the
court reporters and the court commissioner.
Chairman Roehl suggested that further information be
secured as to how other counties are handling the matter of
vacations for court reporters and the court commissioner.
WARNER MOVED THAT THIS RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF VACATIONS
FOR THE COURT REPORTERS AND THE COURT COMMISSIONER OF THE
SUPERIOR COURT FOR WHATCOM COUNTY BE TABLED FOR TWO WEEKS.
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The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Co ncil
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P.
Chairman
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