HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (385)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of May 22, 2006
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with all the
Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners approved the April 3, 2006 Commissioners' Proceedings
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign approval of the Special Occasion License
Application of the USA Mixed Martial Arts, 8427 Valley Green Court, Olympia, WA 98513,
from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
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 amount $572,528 30, as
recorded on a listing and made available to the Board
The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant Mental Healthcare Interim Executive
Director for a budget extension in the amount of $113,336 50 for the Mental Health Residential
program. A hearing for the budget extension has been set for June 14, 2006 at 9.00 am.
The Commissioners approved the request of the New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault Services Interim Executive Director for a budget extension in the amount of $26,590 00 to
add 1 FTE Legal and Community Advocate position effective July 1, 2006 A hearing for the budget
extension has been set for June 14, 2006 at 11 00 am
The Commissioners approved the request of the Clerk of the Board to purchase a wireless
headset in the amount of $290.00 plus tax.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position change for Tina Brissey,
Deputy Assessor 11 effective May 1, 2006.
The Commissioners signed a Settlement Agreement by and between Central Leasing of
Washington, LLC, and Grant County for corrected valuation of real property for tax purposes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that
Resolution No. 06 -164 -CC, a resolution in the matter of approving a preliminary plat of 4 67
acres into eight (8) lots for Eddie E and Shirley Smith, located in a portion of S 12, T 18 N, R 22
E., W M, Grant County, WA, be passed. The motion carred.
The Commissioners held a public hearing to take comment on the Solid Waste
Management Plan. Bill Lamphere, Chair, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, discussed
composting, recycling Derck Pohle discussed recycling at the landfills There was no other
public comment, the meeting stayed open until 2:30 It will then continue at 6.00 pm.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of May 22, 2006
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until May 23, 2006.
May 23, 2006
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board
The Commissioners accepted the recommendation from the Human Resources Director to
add one part-time Community Living Specialist position (87 5%FTE) and two part-time Community
Living Aide positions (87.5%FTE) for the Grant Mental Healthcare Developmental
Disabilities/Direction in Community Living program.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Developmental Disabilities Program
Director for out of state travel for one staff person to assist a person in the Direction in
Community Living program to Hermiston, Oregon on June 5, 2006
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Facilities and Maintenance's Director
to accept the proposal from Johnson Controls for the Master Controllers and Operator Interface
Upgrade in the Law & Justice Building.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant County Treasurer to transfer the
second quarter matching funds into the Trial Court Improvement Fund per SSB 5454, in the
amount of $5,392 00.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Facilities and Maintenance Interim
Director to reject the bids received at the May 15, 2006 bid opening and to re -advertise the request
for bids for a Roof Reseal on the Courthouse and Annex
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Facilities and Maintenance Interim
Director to purchase two anti -fatigue mats for the Grant County Mailroom in the amount of $475.00
plus tax
The Chair of the Board authorized to sign the Emergency Response and Crisis Management
Grant Application Partner Agreement NCESD 171 to provide leadership in the improvement and
strengthening of the Grant County school district's Emergency Response and Crisis Management
Plans
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant
County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to purchase miscellaneous office equipment for new
positions added in the amount of $3,500 00. Commissioner Allison moved to close the public
comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Commissioner Allison moved to approve the budget extension as presented,
Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
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Week of May 22, 2006
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Resolution No 06 -166 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of
Grant County Prosecuting Attorney's Office #117, Department #158, to purchase miscellaneous
equipment for new positions in the amount of $3,500 00, be passed The motion tamed.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for Grant County
Emergency Management to purchase address markers for County residences in the amount of
$1,07901 Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing,
Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison
moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Moore seconded and the
motion passed unanimously The hearing adjourned
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Resolution No 06 -167 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of
Grant County Emergency Management Fund #102, Department 144, to purchase address markers for
County residences in the amount of $1,079.01, be passed The motion carried
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the JR Simplot (JR Simplot Short Plat) Final
Plat Submission and Review, File No 05-4054-01.
The Commissioners accepted the recommendation of the Public Works Director to
approve the Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work for Grant County
Port District No. 9.
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: resolution initiating
CRP number 06-09 (BR. #139/Rd F -NE); reimbursable work request from the Port of Ephrata,
personnel — Solid Waste Laborer/Dave Dertmg; overlays, compost site/USBR property; and road
vacation request for the Cowan property.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Resolution No 06 -165 -CC, a resolution in the matter of initiating County Road Project designated as
CRP No 06-09, Bridge 139, Rd F NE, be passed. The motion tamed.
The Commissioners met in Executive Session for five minutes with legal counsel
regarding land use litigation.
The Commissioners signed the 2006 Agreement Concert Management/Development between
Grant County and House of Blues Concerts, Inc. for the management of events and concerts at the
Gorge Amphitheater
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until May 24, 2006
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of May 22, 2006
May 24, 2006
The session was continued at 9 00 a.m. with Commissioners Stevens and Allison in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Moore was out and excused.
The Commissioners approved the request from the Chief Accountant for a budget transfer
from Fund #001, Current Expense, to Fund #116, Grant County Fair, in the amount of $75,000.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes for Gary Baker,
Information Services.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until May 25, 2006.
May 25, 2006
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m with Commissioners Stevens and Allison in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Moore was out and excused
The Commissioners signed the 2006 Spirituous Liquor Agreement between Grant County
and Aramark Entertainment, Inc for the management of food and beverage business at the Gorge
Amphitheater
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until May 26, 2006.
May 26, 2006
The session was continued at 9.00 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Marlo Merrell (Merrell Short Plat) Final
Plat Submission and Review, File No 06-4401-01
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until May 30, 2006
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of May 22, 2006
Signed this day of2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
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Stevens', Chair
Deborah Moore
LeRoy Alison
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