HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Committee January 15 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes -- January 15, 1985
The Whatcom County Council Finance Committee was called
to order at 9:35 a.m. by Chairperson Becker with all members
present. Also in attendance were Executive Van Zanten; Budget
Director Tom Sutberry; Paul Rushing, Public Works; Randy Watts,
Prosecuting Attorney's office; Willard Fry, Public Works; Sara
Johnston, Public Works Administration; Colleen Bates, Public
Works Administration; Nat Dickinson, Purchasing; Neil Clement,
KGMI; Andy Fernando, Bellingham Herald, and Betty Swanson,
concerned citizen.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM DAVE MCEACHRAN REGARDING THE PILOT PROJECT
ON CHILD ABUSE AND SEXUAL ABUSE
Becker reported that she and Cole had met informally with
Mr. McEachran and others involved with this project, and an
informal consensus has been reached which she believes will
satisfy everyone's concerns. She explained how the monies
designated for the Pilot Project would be utilized.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET, BUILDINGS AND CODE
ADMINISTRATION, FOR FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES
Executive Van Zanten explained the amounts that have
already been budgeted in the revenue line items, and that the
total amount for Revenues (338 -22 -3000) would be $15,000 instead
of the $6,000 shown; (342 -40 -0002) is the revenue column for
annual fire safety inspection fees, and $3,000 is already
budgeted in that category, making the actual amount $8,600.
There is also a third line item for fire control permits
which has $1,400.00, which means there is an additional
$13,400 in revenues not shown in this supplemental budget.
The total revenue, therefore, which will be coming in by
virtue of the work of the fire marshal service will be
$25,000.
Executive Van Zanten also explained that the salary
for this position will be reduced the first of March, but
it is unknown at this time what the salary will be, due to
the evaluation being done by the consultant.
Becker asked that Executive Van Zanten draft an appro-
priate proviso for an amendment that would amend the salary
as fixed and that this line item and related benefits are
locked and the monies remaining are not to be transferred to
any other line item.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND "DO PASS" TO THE COUNCIL
ON AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT
EXPENSE FUND BUILDINGS AND CODE ADMINISTRATION 1985 BUDGET,
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES.
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The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. #84 -40, IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIFORM
FIRE CODE, AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 2.04, AND
ESTABLISHING POSITION OF ARSON AND FIRE INVESTIGATOR
Executive Van Zanten stated that the Public Works Depart-
ment is in the process of redrafting this ordinance. She
explained the background on this ordinance and the reasons
for the redrafting.
COLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND A SUBSTITUTE DRAFT OF THE
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 84 -40, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND APPENDICES THERETO,
AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82 -19, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM
COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 2.04, ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF COUNTY
FIRE MARSHAL AS A FUNCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,
AMENDING BY MODIFYING TO PROVIDE FOR ARSON AND FIRE INVESTI-
GATIONS AS A FUNCTION OF THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING
THE POSITION OF ARSON AND FIRE INVESTIGATOR.
BECKER MOVED TO AMEND BY ASKING THAT THE SUBSTITUTE
ORDINANCE BE SO DRAFTED AS TO PERMIT A SUNSET CLAUSE THAT WOULD
CAUSE THE NEW LANGUAGE TO GO OUT OF EXISTENCE ON DECEMBER 31,
1985, WITH THE OLD LANGUAGE GOING BACK INTO EFFECT AT THAT TIME.
Becker spoke to the amendment.
Motion to amend carried.
The motion as amended carried.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
BID AWARDS
NEW SHERIFF PATROL SEDANS, CHAMBERS CHEVROLET, $162,128.58;
AND A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE UTILITY VEHICLE, HINTON GM,
$13,117.78
Executive Van Zanten provided background information on the
recommended bid awards for 14 new sheriff patrol sedans recommended
to the low bidder, Jerry Chambers Chevrolet, Inc., for a total of
$162,128.58, including sales tax, and for a four wheel drive
utility vehicle for the Sheriff's department recommended to the
low bidder of Hinton GM for a total of $13,117.78, including sales
tax.
COLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BID AWARDS FOR 14
NEW SHERIFF PATROL SEDANS TO JERRY CHAMBERS CHEVROLET, INC., FOR
A TOTAL OF $162,128.58, INCLUDING SALES TAX, AND FOR A FOUR WHEEL
DRIVE UTILITY VEHICLE TO HINTON GM FOR A TOTAL OF $13,117.78,
INCLUDING SALES TAX.
The motion carried.
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LIST OF BIDDERS: SUPPLY OF MINERAL AGGREGATES, SUPPLY
OF MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, SUPPLY OF
RIPRAP ROCK AND SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD ASPHALTIC MIXES
Executive Van Zanten provided background information on
the four lists of bidders offering the following:
1. firm prices for the supply of mineral aggregates
2. rental rates for the supply of maintenance and
construction equipment
3. firm prices for the supply of riprap rock
4. firm prices for the supply of hot and cold asphaltic
mixes
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE LISTS OF
BIDDERS AS NOTED IN 1 -4 ABOVE.
The motion carried.
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER - PARKS ORV FUND, $13,211.00
Budget Director Sutberry provided the background information
on the request for an overlimit transfer in the amount of
$13,211.00 for the Parks ORV fund.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE OVERLIMIT
TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,211.00 FOR THE PARKS ORV FUND.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #6
Executive Van Zanten provided the background information
on the resolution fixing time and place of hearing on assessment
roll for Whatcom County Road Improvement District No. 6.
COLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FIXING
THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WHATCOM
COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6.
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
MUENSCHER MOVED THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE GO INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION.
The motion carried unanimously.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Mary Kay ecker
Chairpers n
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Carol Ebergso
Clerk of the Council