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November 8, 2005 Ms. Norma Brummett Re: Skagit County Cash Handling Policies Meeting Dear Ms. Brummett: This letter is a follow-up to the recent County committee meeting on cash handling policies. The County treasurer, Katie Jungquist, suggested that we contact you in regards to obtaining a copy of the minutes of that meeting. The Guemes Island Ferry Committee has been working with the Public Works Department for over two years on ways to mitigate the cost of operation resulting from problems in the cash handling procedures. The solution selected by Public Works, to add a 4th crew member, has increased the annual operating cost approximately $190,000 per year. The Ferry Committee met with Katie Jungquist on August 5th to discuss the cash handling policies since we understood (at that time) that they were promulgated by the Treasurer’s office. She informed us at that time that a joint County committee resolved such issues but she would take our proposal forward to the committee. At the October 18th meeting we understand that the committee elected not to change the current policies. We are still very concerned with cost of ferry operation and would appreciate learning about why the County does not wish to implement the proposed cash handling policy language which would permit cost saving in the ferry operation. A copy of the minutes of the meeting and any other enlightenment would much appreciated. Respectfully, Guemes Island Ferry Committee CC: Don Munks, Katie Jungquist
Guemes Island Ferry Committee, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Box #6, Anacortes WA 98221 |
