HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee April 30 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes -- April 30, 1985
The Finance Committee was called to order at 2:15 p.m. by
Chairperson Becker, with member Hansey present. Cole arrived
at 2 :20 p.m.
RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH HARPER -OWES
Paul Rushing, Director of Public Works, explained the back-
ground information on the resolution authorizing the County
Executive to approve the extension of an agreement for consulting
services between Whatcom County and Harper -Owes for completion of
the engineering and construction supervision of the Nor -Bell
project, phase 2, City of Ferndale Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements.
Hansey was absent from the room during the discussion and
vote on this resolution.
Following; discussion on the resolution, COLE MOVED TO
RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO TIIE FULL COUNCIL OF THE RESOLUTION AUTIIOR-
IZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
HARPER -OWES FOR COMPLETION OF TIIE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION OF THE NOR -BELL PROJECT, PHASE 2, CITY OF FERNDALE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS.
The motion carried.
Hansey returned to the meeting.
RESOLUTI014 - CONTRACT WITH FOSS SIIIPYARD , $85,851.17
Cole left the room during the discussion and vote on this
resolution.
Paul Rushing explained the background information on the
resolution authorizing the County Executive to enter into a
contract with Foss Shipyard, a division of Foss Launch and Tug
Co., for dry - docking and repairs to the County -owned ferry (Whatcom
Chief) in the amount of $85,851.1.7, including state sales tax.
IIANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF TIIE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EN`T'ER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FOSS SHIPYARD,
A DIVISION OF FOSS LAUNCH AND TUG CO., FOR DRY - DOCKING AND REPAIRS
TO THE COUNTY -OWNED FERRY ( WHATCOM CHIEF) IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,851.17,
INCLUDING STATE SALES TAX.
The motion carried.
Cole returned to the meeting.
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDER'S LIST - ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS
Nat Dickinson, Purchasing Agent, explained the background
on the request for approval of the bidder's list for the supply
of asphaltic emulsions.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL
OF THE BIDDER'S LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS.
The motion carried.
REQUEST TO DECLARE COUNTY -OWNED WASIIING AND SCREENING PLANT
SURPLUS
Paul Rushing explained the background information on the
request of the County Executive to declare a County -owned
washing and screening plant surplus.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL
OF THE REQUEST OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO DECLARE A COUNTY -OWNED
WASHING AND SCREENING PLANT SURPLUS.
The motion carried.
REPORT OF THE BUDGET DIRECTOR REGARDING THE PUBLIC DEFENDER/
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DEPUTY STAFFING PATTERNS
Chairperson Becker explained the background on the Finance
Committee's request for Tom Sutberry's report regarding the
staffing patterns in the Public Defender's and Prosecuting;
Attorney's offices.
Tom Sutberry, Budget. Director, distributed a memo dated
April 24, 1985, summarizing the staffing patterns in the two
offices. He also included a memo from Jon Ostlund dated
April 30, 1985 (see copies attached).
Mr. Sutberry stated that a supplemental budget ordinance
would be included in the May 2nd Council packet for introduction
at the next Council meeting, as requested at the 4/16 Finance meeting.
DISCUSSION WITH HAROLD RAYMOND REGARDING SALARIES AND LABOR ISSUES
Harold Raymond, Personnel Director, distributed copies of
the current labor contracts to the Committee members. The remainder
of the meeting was devoted to discussion of various topics related
to labor issues and potential budget impacts.
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The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Carol Ebefgson
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