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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - BOCC (002)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of November 2,1998 The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman LeRoy 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. ?' i' 1,y,_/ The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Carla L. Gonzales of the Clerks Office to $1965.55 per month effective October 1,1998. The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Ruthe Herron of the Auditors Office to $1,883.70 per month effective November 1,1998. i I, The Commissioners approved the request for out of state travel for Detective Ron Thompson to travel to Montana for follow up on a kidnapping case. 1 ;a z The Commissioners approved the Request for Transfer of funds in the Law and Justice Fund #121, Department #163, Juvenile Project #117 in the amount of $375.00. i , ;,` The Commissioners approved the Request for Transfer of funds in the Juvenile Department 9117, Operating Fund #001 in the amount of $300.00. '.11 1•% 1 The Commissioners signed an Inter -Governmental Agreement between Grant County and Benton County regarding correctional facility use. The Commissioners appointed the following to further terms on the Current Use Advisory Committee: Phil McLean Harry Yamamoto Leon Baker Steve Shinn Willard Lang Dick Heathman Gary Gross Cliff Barbre George Dormaier Randy Visker Lynn Pittman Gene Wood C. Ed Williamson Stan Kauffmann George Counsel] Tim Sieverkropp t ' - I The Commissioners approved the funding of a counselor for the Grant County PARC from a DASA grant, to be out stationed at the local Community Service Office one day a week to aid in the referral process for individuals involved with the WorkFirst program. .__The Commissioners approved the request by the Sheriffs Office to purchase items for the new Work Release Center in the amount of $92,256. r , -, , A motion was made by Commissioner Faucher, seconded by Commissioner Snead that Resolution Number 98 -169 -CC setting land classifications and assessments for funding the 1999 budget of the Grant County Noxious Weed Board be passed. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Faucher that Resolution Number 98 -170 -CC setting a Public Hearing for November 24,1998 at 1:30 p.m. relating to the facts requiring an appropriation and expenditure of funds for the Employee Benefit Fund #504, Department #183 in the amount of $172,000 be passed. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commisisoner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Fancher that Resolution Number 98 -171 -CC relating to the establishment of a new fund to be named Economic Enhancement Fund #113, Department #155 be passed. The motion carried. • The Commissioners held a Public Meeting regarding the Plat Alteration request by James M. Lawson to subdivide a 10 acre parcel into two 5 acre parcels in Farm Unit 2, Irrigation Block 881, Lot 3 of the Loveless Short Plat. The Plat is located in a portion of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 16, Range 26 East, W.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Faucher that Resolution Number 98 -172 -CC upholding the Planning Commission recommendation for approval with the conditions and findings as submitted by the Planning Department be passed. The motion carried. The Commissioners held a Public Meeting regarding the Plat Alteration request by Frank B. Fergestrom to combine lots 5 and 16, Division 2 of Marine View Heights into one lot .574 acres in size. The Plat is located in Division 2 of Marine View Heights which lies in a portion of the East Half of Section 18, Township 17 North, Range 28 East, W.M. A motion was made by Commisisoner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner Snead that Resolution Number 98 -173 -CC upholding the Planning Commission approval with findings and conditions as submitted by the Planning Department be passed. The motion carried. 111 The Commissioners held a Public Meeting regarding the proposal to establish regulations governing the siting of wireless control towers, antennas, related apparatus and structures, for wireless communications systems. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Faucher that Resolution Number 98 -174 -CC, Ordinance No. 98 -174 -CC establishing such regulations with conditions stated by the Planning Department be passed. The motion carried. 55 The Commissioners signed the Payroll Warrants List #98473 through #99021 for the month of October. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until November 3,1998. November 3,1998 The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding Bid Authorization -12 SW/SE, Contract Execution -Bridge No. 120, '18' NE, and Personnel. j The Commissioners signed a Contract with Tommer Construction Company, Inc. on Bridge 4120, 18 -NE Rd., CRP 97-4. The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on December 1, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. on 12-SW/SE Rd. The Commissioners approved the request by the Sheriffs Office to purchase an electric range and 11 food slots for the Grant County Jail. ' l i = Chairman Allison was authorized to sign the Release of Fidelity Bond with United Pacific Insurance Company. As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers included in the list filed in the Auditors Office 10/30/98 in the total amount of $104,995.45. As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouches included in the list filed in the Auditors Office 11/2/98 in the total amount of $517,086,51. , _ The Commissioners met with the City of Ephrata to discuss various matters of mutual concern and interest. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until November 5,1998 at 7:00 p.m. November 5,1998 The session was continued at 7:00 p.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. , , The Commissioners held a continuation of Public Hearing on the Interim Urban Growth Area for the City of Ephrata. After testimony was taken from various people a motion was made by Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner Snead to amend the Ephrata IUGA as was discussed, with Staff to prepare findings, and subject to approval by the December 1, 1998 The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding 10:00 a.m. bid opening(12 SW/SE Road), 10:30 a.m.-Chepoda Short Plat(Greg Blessing), TEA 21 Fuel Redistribution Resolution, ISTEA/TEA 21 -Funding Status. 'U- The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval #11-1 through 911-2 in the total amount of $20,519. _ '` 1roThe Commissioners signed the Payroll Warrants List #99173 through 999924 for the month of November. -. 1'0' The Commissioners held a Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Public Service contract for the 1999 year. A motion was made by Commissioner Faucher, seconded by Commissioner Snead to amend the Grant agreement to include funds for 1999. The motion carried. 1 19y Chairman Allison was authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement for the Grant County Fuel Tax Redistribution Program. 1'�) `'ic&- A bid opening was held regarding 12 SW/SE Road project. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison that the bids be referred to Public Works for review and recommendation. The motion carried. l 'i`i`i) As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers included in the list filed in the Auditors Office 11/30/98 in the total amount of $557,386.74. t =)`)'j,ibThe Commissioners signed the Request for Transfer of Funds in the amount of $2,000 in the Prosecuting Attorney's Department #109, Fund #001. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until December 7,1998. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Clerk of the Board Chairma