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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS �
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MONDAY, MARCH 10,2014 '
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:30 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance, I
8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Elected Official Roundtable Meeting '
9:00 a.m.—9:50 a.m. J Strickler,ASC Update and Misc. BOCC Action �
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A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 1 i
through 7 on the ASC Agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. I
1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration. '
(Approved) �
2. Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of County Commissioners (Grant ;
County) and Central Washington Hospital for the provision of indigent care to indigent, I
uninsured, and underinsured residents of Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties. �
Term begins March 10, 2014 and is open ended. (Approved) !
3. Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) Certification of Contract Between Private, Non-Profit i
Hospital and State/Local Government to Provide Health Care Services to Low Income '
Individuals; between Central Washington Health Services Association d/b/a Central �
Washington Hospital and Grant County, Washington. (Approved) i
4. Amendment A to Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant I
(CHG) Contract#14-46108-10 with Grant County,which adds$136,696 in funding to
compensate for the loss of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)funding in the same amount. i
(Approved)
5, Grant County CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Public Services Grant Updated ;
Citizen Participation Plan. (Approved) �I
6. Grant County Reimbursement Request#2 on Washington State Department of Commerce
Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) on Contract#14-46108-10, administered through the �I
Housing Authority of Grant County, in the amount of$32,045J1. (Approved) ,��
7, 2014 Contract Amendment, Grant County Solid Waste Employees,which modifies Sections ;i
8.1 and 12.2,Articles 18.1, 18.2, 20.1, 20.2, and 20.3. (Approved) �!
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10:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m. Commissioners Office Safety Meeting ;
10:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m. Citizen Public Comment Period
Mick Hansen came today to let the Board of County Commissioners know he is resigning from j
the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District- MLIRD, afterthe March 11, 2014 District i
meeting, He is resigning because he cannot continue on, does not see any changes that can be i
made, and he does not believe in the way the assessments are being made. He stated that the
way he and most lawyers read�he RCW,other than the attorney that the MLIRD has hired, say
there is no way the MLIRD should be assessing the way they are.
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Darryl Pheasant,Treasurer, discussed a dissertation from the MLIRD's Attorney on the
assessment of the lands. Stating that assessments can be at any amount because of RCW 87.84.
Mr. Hansen mentioned a State Attorney General's Office Opinion received by the MLIRD and �
that it says the assessment has to be done on the land or the benefits. Either or, But then at ;
the end of the Opinion, it states there are "other ways an Irrigation District can assess" and Mr. i
Hanson feels this left the door wide open for interpretation. il
Mr. Hansen feels strongly that the District is in violation and he cannot continue to serve. He 11
mentioned a letter that Representative Judy Warnick received from the WA State Attorney �
GeneraPs Office discussing the election process of the MLIRD, Discussion ensued, I
Mr. Hanson stated that it will be up to the County Commissioners to reappoint a new member �
to fill his open position, once he resigns from the District. The Board appoints someone to fill
the rernaining term of the resigning member, Mr. Hanson brought the names of the residents I
who were involved in the last election, stating they may still be interested in serving.
Commissioner Stevens stated the Commissioners will await the letter from the MLIRD i
requesting them to appoint someone to the open position. �
11:00 a.m.—11:45a.m. BOCC at Road Supervisor Meeting(Public Works)
1:15 p.m.—1:25 p.m. Adoption of Annual County inventory, per RCW 36.32.210 (continued
from 3/3/14) (Approved, Resolution No. 14-014-CC)
1:30 p.m.—1:50 p,m. L Grammer, Assessor's Office Update
2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. T Hechler, Human Resources Update
3:00 p.m.—3:50 p.m. D Hooper,Shoreline Master Program Workshop
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant Public Worl<s County Payroll Salary Fund for the
March 7, 2014 payroll.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Crescent Ridge Ranch LLC(Crescent Ridge Ranch
Phase 1 PUD) File#06-4476-07 Final Plat Submission and Review.
' The Comrnissioners approved and signed the Grant County Payroll Authorization form for the March 7,
2014 payroll.
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Authorization of Canvassing Board Representatives-Auditor's Staff,to act under authority given in RCW
29A.60 for Shannon Falstad,Sue Ramaker, Dedra Osborn and Trisha Olson to act as representatives for
the County; and for Maria Lugar to handle the ballots through the mail room process. �
Designation of County Commissioner Carolann Swartz to serve as the County Legislative Authority on �
the Canvassing Board for the Election to be held on April 22, 2014. ,
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TUESDAY, MARCH 11,2013 �,
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance. ��,
9:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. J Potts, Legislative Update Conference Call ��
9:30 a.m.—9:50 a.m. J Reese, Grant County Security Planning Update �
10:30 a.m. —10:50 a.m. R Schneider, Emergency Management Update
11:00 a.m.—11:20 a.m. T Gaines, Facilities and Maintenance Update
12:00 p.m.°1:00 p.m. Commissioners at PUD Commissioner Lunch (PUD Office, Ephrata)
1:30 p.m.—2:20 p•m• J Tincher, Public Works Update
1, Authorization to Call for Bids: Alternate Daily Cover Materials (Materials Contract 2014-10)
with a bid opening date of April 1, 2014 at 1:45 pm. (Not ready for signature)
2. Authorization to Call for Bids: B-SE and 10-SE Roads with a bid opening date of April 1, 2014
at 1:30 pm. (Not ready for signature)
3, Award Recommend C of M sesrLaken WA to furn shrand del ver one 2014 Doyle�FLC312'�ield
awarded to FCW,
Loader Conveyor in the amount of$18,881.42 including sales tax. (Approved)
4, Execution of Contracts: Auto's and Pickups (Equipment Contract 2014-02) (Not ready for
signature)
� 1:45 p.m.—1:55 p.m. Bid opening, Materials Contract 2014-07 (45,000 Ibs Asphalt Crack
Sealant)
Bids were received from the following:
1, Crafco, Inc. $208,786,50
2. Special Asphalt Products $286,474.50
3. Arrow Construction Supply $238,405.05
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A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to turn over the
bids to Public Works fior their review and recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
2:00 p,m.—2;10 p.m. Bid Opening, Equipment Contract 2014-06 (Sheriff Vehicles)
umerous bids were received. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by I
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Commissioner Stevens,to turn over the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. �
The motion passed unanimously.
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2:�0 p.m.—2:50 p.m. D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update i
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Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Commissioner Swartz called an Executive Session to order at �
2:40 p.m.to go until 2:50 p.m. regarding the REC Litigation. In attendance were Commissioners
Civil De ut Prosecuting Attorney. Commissioner
Stevens, Carter, Swartz, and Lee Pence, p Y
Swartz closed the session at 2:50 p.m. �
3:00 p.m.—3:15 p.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 12) I,
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1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved)
2, Commissioners February 17, 2014 Minutes for approval; and the June 26, 2012 CORRECTED
Minutes for approval. (Approved)
3. Request from the Grant County Economic Development Council to help fund their"Building
Prosperity" project with an investment of$50,000.00 per year for 5 years,totaling$250,000.00.
(For 2014,the County budgeted to invest$15,000.00 per year into the Strategic Infrastructure
Program. The Board voted to increase this amount to$40,000.00 per year,for 5 years totaling
$200,000.00.)
4. Public Disclosure Commission form L-5 in the amount of$1,050.00 for Lobbying by State and
Local Government Agencies between Grant County and Jim Potts for legislative analysis, and
lobbying regarding legislative issues affecting rural counties, (Approved)
5. Request from the Sage-n-Sun Festival President to once again hold their annual event on the
Courthouse lawn from June 11-14, 2014. (Approved)
6, Proclamation congratulating the Moses Lal<e High School Molahiettes and their Grand National
Championship. (Approved)
7. New marijuana license applications from the Washington State Liquor Control Board for:
a. PDT Technologies (Marina Bykhovsky and Gabriel Greenstein)4656 Rd P, Ste#1,#2, and
#3, Quincy,WA 98848 (Producer Tier 3 and Processor); (Approved)
b. Canaan (Kyong Sook I<im and Paul I<im), 11249 State Route 28 W, Quincy,WA 98848-
9090 (Marijuana Producer Tier 2); (App
roved
8. New liquor license application for AZ Living(Max and Lucilla Anderson) 7496 Road K.7 NE,
Moses Lake,WA 98837,from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved)
9, Application for Added Privilege for Big Wally's (Shergill Enterprises, LLC) 9944 Hwy 2 E, Ste A,
Coulee City, WA 99115-9626,from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved)
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HUMAN RESOURCES �
10. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from Juvenile Court and Youth '
Services for an exception to the hiring freeze to hire 1-Regular Full Time Guardian Ad Litem I
Program Administrator due to an upcoming retirement. The Director recommends approval. I
(Approved)
11. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from Public Works for a i
position re-evaluation/re-classificaCion of the Solid Waste Operations Foreman position. The !,
Director recommends reclassifying the position from a Band 10 to a Band 12. (Approved) ;
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FAIRGROUIVDS 1
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12. Out of state travel request for Jerry Gingrich to attend an International Fairs and Expositions �,'
(IAFE) Institute Summit from October 16-19, 2014 in Dallas,TX. (Approved) i
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4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. C Swartz at Moses Lake Trail Planning Team Meeting(Moses Lal<e City �
Hall) i
FAIR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (Fairgrounds Office)
5:30 p.m.—6:30 p,m. '
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
As of this date,the Board, by a majority vote, does approve for payment those vouchers certified by the
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amounts of$176,134.80, $406,693.32,
$725,965.19, and $677,755.75, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12,2013
9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. R Stevens, Disability Board Meeting
7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Commissioners at Health Board Meeting (Public Worl<s Meeting Room)
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THURSDAY, MARCH 13,2013
9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. C Swartz at MACC Meeting(Armory Building, Moses Lake) (Did not
attend)
11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. C Swartz at LEPC Meeting (Grant County Fire District#5 Training Center, 'I
Moses Lal<e) (Did not attend) ,
1:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. C Carter at Area Aging/Council of Governments Meeting(E Wenatchee ,i
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS i
As of this date,the Board, by a majority vote, does approve for payment those vouchers certified by the ',
auditing officer as required by RCW 42,24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the �I
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amount of$29,399.11, as recorded on a listing and
made available to the Board.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. R Stevens,Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) Conference Call
6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. C Carter at SkillSource Board Meeting and Banquet(BBCC ATEC Bldg)
Signed this�day of 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County,Washingt .)
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Car 4a• n Swartz, Chair
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°�R�i• ard Stevens
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Cindy Carter
B rbara J.Vasqu z
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