HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee April 2 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes -- April 2, 1985
The Whatcom County Council Finance Committee was called to
order at 2:35 p.m. by Chairperson Becker with all members in
attendance. Also in attendance were Shirley Van Zanten, County
Executive; Tom Sutberry, Budget Director; Paul Rushing, Director
of Public Works; Gene Moses, Tort Claims; Brian Griffin, Griffin,
Garrett, Johanson & Schacht; Betty Swanson, concerned citizen,
and Andy Fernando, Bellingham Herald.
RESOLUTION AMENDING RES. NO. 84 -26 WHICH ESTABLISHES SALE OF
WHATCOM COUNTY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS
RESOLUTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX
FORECLOSURE
Executive Van Zanten provided the background information on
the resolution amending resolution no. 84 -26 which establishes
sale of Whatcom County property as surplus, and the resolution
to sell real property acquired by County on tax foreclosure.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL "DO PASS"
ON THE RESOLUTION AMENDING RES. NO. 84 -26 WHICH ESTABLISHES SALE
OF WHATCOM COUNTY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND THE RESOLUTION TO SELL
REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE.
The motion carried.
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,335 IN THE TORT CLAIMS,
DEFENSE, SETTLEMENT AND JUDGEMENT FUND
Executive Van Zanten explained the overlimit transfer request
in the amount of $113,335 in the Tort Claims, Defense, Settlement
and Judgement Fund. Brian Griffin, of Griffin, Garrett, Johanson
& Schact, explained further and provided background on the current
insurance marketplace. Gene Moses, manager of Tort Claims, spoke
on the overlimit transfer request.
Following further discussion, COLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL
TO THE FULL COUNCIL OF THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$113,335.00 IN THE TORT CLAIMS, DEFENSE, SETTLEMENT AND JUDGEMENT
FUND, AND APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT.
The motion carried.
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April 2, 1985
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RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES, ARNOLD, ARNOLD AND ASSOCIATES
Executive Van Zanten provided background information on
the resolution authorizing the County Executive to enter into
a contract for consulting services between Whatcom County and
Arnold, Arnold and Associates for investigation on the Hannegan
Road bridge, design for a new ferry transfer facility and evalua-
tion of existing facility at Gooseberry Point, and report on
Rock Creek, Dakota Creek, Dakota Creek North, and Welcome bridges.
Jim Kresge explained further the work to be done if this
contract is approved.
COLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
ARNOLD, ARNOLD AND ASSOCIATES FOR INVESTIGATION ON THE HANNEGAN
ROAD BRIDGE, DESIGN FOR A NEW FERRY TRANSFER FACILITY AND EVALUA-
TION OF EXISTING FACILITY AT GOOSEBERRY POINT, AND REPORT ON
ROCK CREEK, DAKOTA CREEK, DAKOTA CREEK NORTH, AND WELCOME BRIDGES.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF'S
BUDGET THEREIN
Tom Sutberry, Budget Director, explained the background
on the ordinance to revise the 1985 Current Expense Fund, Sheriff's
budget therein.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE TO
REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF'S BUDGET THEREIN.
The motion carried.
REVIEW OF A REQUEST BY LYNN CRANE REGARDING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES
Executive Van Zanten spoke briefly in
a follow -up report done by the Prosecuting
documenting the extent to which the new po
helping in the progression of child sexual
the system, as outlined in the letter from
March 4, 1985.
support of having
Attorney's office
sition is or is not
abuse cases through
Lynn Crane, dated
COLE MOVED THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REQUEST THE PROSECUTOR
TO PROVIDE A MID -YEAR, SIX -MONTH PROGRESS REPORT.
Executive Van Zanten spoke in support of having that report
scheduled for the first meeting in July.
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April 2, 1985
Page 3
Chairperson Becker stated that she would draft a letter to
the Prosecuting Attorney from the Finance Committee, in response
to the letter from Lynn Crane of the Coalition for Child Advocacy,
requesting a report documenting the extent to which the new position
is or is not helping in the progression of child sexual abuse cases
through the system, and that the Prosecutor be prepared to present
the report at the first Finance Committee meeting in July (July 2).
CONSIDERATION OF FINANCE AGENDA FOR FUTURE MEETINGS, TIMES
AND TOPICS
Chairperson Becker spoke about topics for future meetings.
The following topics were discussed as possibilities:
- -Tort claims l
-- Criminal justice system
-- Whatcom County code updating
-- Washington State's budget /National budget
-- Building and Code Administration's mid -year report
-- Salaries and labor issues
-- Health and welfare benefits
Chairperson Becker stated that she would schedule Gene Moses
(Tort claims) for the next Finance Committee meeting.(3:15/3:30-
4:00) and Harold Raymond (Salaries and labor issues) for the meeting
after that (3 :15/3 :30 - 4:00).
It was decided that the Finance Committee would move its
starting time up to 2:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Mary KaVJ BecketJ
Chairperson
ATTEST.-—
Carol-- Ebergson
Clerk of the C ncil