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Week of September 10, 2001
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00
a.m. by Chairman LeRoy C. Allison. All of the Commissioners were in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the preceding
session as written.
The Commissioners approved the special occasion liquor license
requested by the Moses Lake Elks Lodge for the Ducks Unlimited
Auction/Banquet on September 15, 2001.
The Commissioners received a Claim for Damages from the Robert J
Stewart Family. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for
handling.
The Commissioners approved the starting salary for Nelly D.
Tormozov of the District Court Department at $20.00 per hour as a Russian
Interpreter.
, > The Commissioners approved the Request for Transfer of Funds in the
Juvenile Probation Department budget in the amount of $585 to replace a
microwave.
Chairman Allison was authorized to sign approval of the Special
Occasion Liquor License for the Ducks Unlimited meeting on October 6 in
Royal City.
�I I I 1` The Commissioners received a Claim for Damages from Mark and
Holly Rager. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for
handling.
y t, i i -; The Commissioners approved the request by the Maintenance
Department for an additional $100 per month for a route incentive for staff
working in the Moses Lake GCCS building.
lg.�11C- The Commissioners approved out of State travel for prevention
specialist Wendy Hanover of Grant County PARC to attend the National
Mentor Conference in California.
=: The Commissioners were notified that William L. Varney would serve
on the Grant County Reserve Officer Board of Trustees, with his Chief
Deputy Margaret Dawson as an alternate.
s n The Commissioners were notified that the Grant County Sheriff's
Reserves elected Reserve Officer Scott Allsbrook to serve on the Grant
County Reserve Officer Board of Trustees.
As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment
those vouchers filed in the Auditors Office 9/10/01 in the total amount of
$698,853.38.
/�"-- The Commissioners appointed Jim Fleming to a two-year term on the
Horticultural Pest and Disease Control Board.
<( The Commissioners set a Public Meeting for October 1, 2001 at 2:30
p.m. regarding the John and Patricia Heffner Reasonable Use Exception
request.
(y -;o,.,LThe Commissioners set a Public Meeting for October 8, 2001 at 1:30
p.m. regarding the Larry and Preta Laughlin request to amend the Unified
Development Code regarding Water Ski Lakes.
.1')/,)The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the proposed
emergency appropriation in the Current Expense Fund #001, Misc. General
Government # 125 in the amount of $50,000.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session
was continued until September 11, 2001.
September H, 2001
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners
in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
: 2�' The Commissioners met with representative of the Port of Moses
Lake, and Curtis L. Christensen. A motion was made by Commissioner
Moore, seconded by Commissioner Snead that Resolution Number 2001-
145 -CC approving the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the Port of
Moses Lake Public Corporation pursuant to the resolution authorizing the
same be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding
Resolution of Intent-C.R.I.D. 12.8 NW Road, Interlocal Agreement -
Whitman County and Grant County, Landfill Status, Personnel -Service
Award, Sunland Estates -Petition to abandon.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher
approval #8 -1 -through #8-188 in the total amount of $1,467,067.57.
The Commissioners signed the Hold Harmless/Indemnification
Clause, recognizing property owner's interests while not placing
unacceptable liability on Grant County with Michael T. Ratigan.
- � SI,A7 A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by
Commissioner Moore that Resolution Number 2001 -146 -CC a Resolution;
of Intent in the matter of establishing a County Road Improvement District
inthe North %z of Section 33, Township 21 North, Range 26 East of the
W.M. be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners met in Executive Session regarding DOE
litigation.
The Commissioners approved the costs associated with Judge
Antosz's attendance at Judicial college.
/ . ;'The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Linda L.
Southwell of the Juvenile Probation Department to $2,920 per month.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Commissioner Snead that Resolution Number 2001 -147 -CC relating to the
transfer within an existing County Petty Cash/Revolving Fund of the Mental
Health Fund #408 be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Commissioner Snead that Resolution Number 2001 -148 -CC authorizing an
appropriation and expenditure of funds for the Current Expense Fund #001,
Misc. General Government #125 in the amount of $50,000 be passed. The
motion carried.
The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the Preliminary
Plat application of David, Karel and Melinda Murphy for Murphy Estates, a
subdivision on 57.55 acres in the Rural Residential -1 zone into 10 lots,
located in a portion of the South half of the Northeast quarter of Section 18,
Township 20 North, Range 24 E., Willamette Meridian. After taking
testimony a motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Commissioner Snead to approve with Staff to provide findings and
conditions. The motion carried.
Chairman Allison was authorized to sign the GIS Consulting Contract
with CanMap Systems.
/r/.>/?w'Fhe Commissioners held a continuation of the appeal of the Grant
County Planning Department Notice of Decision on the James and Dorothy
Weitzel, Discretionary Use Permit, File No. 01-3050. The Hearing was
continued at 3:30 p.m. Chairman Allison reminded those in attendance that
the Public Comment period was closed. He recapped the action taken at the
hearing. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner
Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison to uphold the Planning
Department decision and allow this project to move forward. The motion
carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session
was continued until 7:00 p.m.
September 11, 2001
The session was continued at 7:00 p.m. with all of the Commissioners
in attendance.
The Commissioners held a Public Hearing on the Columbia Basin
GWMA Plan. This hearing, conducted jointly with the Washington State
Department of Ecology was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman LeRoy
C. Allison. He read provided information into the record, including
response from all of the conservation districts and most of the municipalities
in the 3 County area. Kirk Cook of the Department of Ecology stated that
this Hearing was in accordance with the Public Hearing requirements; he
also spoke in favor of the plan, and indicated that he was speaking for
several state agencies. Feels that continued support can be expected from
the State. Paul Stoker gave a presentation explaining the purpose of the
Ground Water Management Area which allows people in the area to discuss
and work on solving problems regarding nitrates in the water. A motion was
made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Snead to submit
the amended draft plan to the Department of Ecology. The motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session
was continued until September 12, 2001.
September 12, 2001
The session was continued at 1:00 p.m. with all of the Commissioners
in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
i` 1,67 A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Commissioner Snead that Resolution Number 2001 -149 -CC condemning the
terrorist attack on the United States, and supporting the President of the
United States as he works to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice
be passed. The motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session
was adjourned until September 17, 2001.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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