HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (438)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 24, 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.
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 of
$1,620,872 75, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners held a closed record public hearing regarding a preliminary
subdivision application from Pete and Mary Beaumont of five parcels of land totaling 163.94
acres into thirty-four lots located in the Rural Residential 1 (RR I) Zone of Grant County. Lots 1
thru 30 will all have residential development capacity and range in size from 2.51 to 4.02 -acres.
Lot 33 is 59.94 -acres and Lot 34 is 4.79 -acres and has been designated as a community area.
Lots 33 and 34 have no residential capacity. This project will be completed in 7 phases.
Location of proposal is in a portion of the NW 1/4 of S 26, T 21 N, R 24 E, W M. (parcel nos.
151222002, 151222001, 151222003, 151222004, and 151222000). The Planning Commission
forwards this with a recommendation of approval with an additional Condition #14 that states
"the applicant will have a class B water system and at such time the system exceeds those
standards upgrade to Class A water system". Discussion ensued regarding the water situation
Commissioner Moore moved to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation and approve
the Preliminary Plat as presented, recognizing the 14 Conditions of Approval and 11 Findings of
Fact, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing
adjourned.
The Commissioners held a closed public hearing regarding a preliminary subdivision
application from Allen R. Shuler for two parcels totaling 221 03 -acres into seven lots in the
Agricultural Zone of Grant County. Lot no. 1 will be 43.39 -acres with residential capacity, Lot
no. 2 will be 45 91 acres and has an existing house and shop, Lot no. 3 will be 5.99 acres and
currently has two manufactured homes and a greenhouse, Lot no. 4 will be 9 59 -acres with an
existing well and has residential capacity, Lot no 5 will be 41.69 -acres, Lot no. 6 will be 34.05 -
acres and Lot no. 7 is 29.96 -acres. Lots 5, 6, and 7 as presented will not have residential
capacity Proposal is located in aportion of S 13, T 17 N, R 30 E, W M (Parcel no. 1393000
and 191394000). The Planning Commission forwards this with a recommendation to approve
with reconfigurations to lots 4 and 5 along with 15 Conditions of Approval and 10 Findings of
Fact. Commissioner Allison moved to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation and
approve the Preliminary Plat as presented, including the amendments that were recommended,
recognizing the 15 Conditions of Approval and 10 Findings of Fact; Commissioner Moore
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
The Commissioners approved the hire date of August 1, 2006 for Sherri M. Taylor, Grant
Mental Healthcare Executive Director
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PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 24, 2006
The Commissioners signed a Consent and Transfer of Franchise Agreement between Grant
County, Avista Corporation, and Public Utility District No 2 (PUD), to transfers a portion of
Avista's transmission line, known as the "Larson -Stratford Line", to the PUD.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Community Mobilization Program Contract
No. M07-66100-111 between Grant County and the Department of Community Trade and Economic
Development (CTED) in the amount of $59,887.00, to provide funds for communities to reduce the
incidence of substance abuse and violence for youth and families.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Prosecuting Attorney for a budget
transfer within Fund No. 001, Department No. 109 in the amount of $19,619.81 for professional
services.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until July 25, 2006.
July 25, 2006
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners approved the recommendations of the Employee/Management
Health Insurance Committee to change the waiting period for Health Insurance Benefits to be the
1st of the month following 60 days from date of hire, effective September 1, 2006.
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: an execution of
contract for Rd. 5 -NW Overlay; a local agency agreement supplemental No. 1: Beverly Burke
Overlay; a 2:00 p in hearing on the Six Year Transportation Program and a resolution adopting
the Six Year Transportation Program; Open House/WTP on August 1, 2006 from 3 00 pm to
7.00 pm in the Public Works Meeting Room; Stratford Road project to start shooting next week;
Six Month Budget Numbers; New Cell — Phase 1; and Agreed Order.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Local Agency Agreement Supplement
between Grant County Public Works and Washington State Department of Transportation,
Agreement No. LA 6019, to increase construction funding for a total amount of $950,635.00 for
the Beverly -Burke Rd Overlay project.
The Commissioners signed the Contract for the Rd 5 -NW Overlay Project, CRP 06-01
between Grant County and Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $1,480,277 22.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 24, 2006
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 6 Year Public
Transportation Program for 2007-2012 which includes 70 projects, that total approximately $22
million dollars. The Director explained that the program is a planning tool to get the County in
compliance with State and Federal requirements that will make Grant County eligible for State
and Federal Grant programs. Commissioner Allison moved to add project 71, Rd 49 NE from X
NE to V NE, improving it to gravel standard, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the
hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously Commissioner
Allison moved to adopt the 6 -year Transportation Improvement Program as amended,
Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously The hearing adjourned.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant
County Superior Court ($8,176.00) to purchase a photocopier and the Prosecuting Attorney's
Office ($11,136.00) for the Crime Victim Investigator position salary and benefits, in the total
amount of $19,312.00. Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the
hearing, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner
Moore moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Allison seconded
and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Resolution No. 06 -198 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension to the 2006 budgets of
Grant County Superior Court ($8,176.00) and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office ($11,136 00), in
the total amount of $19,312.00, be passed The motion carred.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Clerk's Office for a Grant County credit
card.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution No. 06 -197 -CC, a resolution in the matter of adopting a comprehensive six year
transportation improvement program for the years 2007-2012, be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a minor rezone application from the
Port of Mattawa to rezone approximately a 9 -acre portion of two parcels in the Port of Mattawa's
Industrial park just west of Mattawa The Minor Rezone will consist of changing the zoning
from Urban Light Industrial to Urban Commercial 2 in order to make the zoning consistent with
land use designation. Location of the proposal is a 9 acre portion of two parcels inside the Town
of Mattawa's UGA Boundary, just west of town, in the NW '/4 of the intersection of State
Highway 243 and Rd 24 -SW; and is a portion of S 34, T 15 N, R 23E, W M, Grant County.
(Parcel Nos 150224009 and 150224013). Commissioner Moore moved to uphold the Planning
Commissions recommendation to approve the minor rezone as presented recognizing the 10
Findings of Fact, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The
hearing adjourned.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 24, 2006
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a minor rezone application from the
Port of Mattawa for the rezone of an approximately 146 72 -acre parcel. The rezone will consist
of changing the zoning from Rural Remote to Agriculture in order to make the zoning consistent
with land use designation. Location of the proposal is approximately 1.5 miles north of the
Town of Mattawa in the NW '/4 of the intersection of State Highway 243 and Rd 23 -SW, and is a
portion of S 27, T 15 N, R 23 E, WM, Grant County (Parcel #150195000). Commissioner
Allison moved to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the minor
rezone as presented recognizing the 10 Findings of Fact, Commissioner Moore seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until July 26, 2006.
July 26, 2006
The session was continued at 9:00 a in. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Washington State Region Seven
Emergency Management Interlocal Agreement between the Counties of Grant, Chelan, Douglas,
Kittitas, and Okanogan; the Cities of Ellensburg, and Wenatchee; and the Confederated Tribes of
the Colville Reservation, to develop a sustainable regional approach to coordinate
multidisciplinary emergency management planning, multidisciplinary exercises, cooperative
mutual aid relationships, maximize use of limited communications, resources and an all hazard
response.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution No. 06 -199 -CC, a resolution approving a preliminary plat of five parcels into thirty
four lots for the Beaumont Plat, be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution No. 06 -200 -CC, a resolution approving a preliminary plat of 221.03 acres into seven
lots for the Shuler Farm Major Plat, be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution No. 06 -201 -CC, a resolution providing for the consent and approval of franchise
transfer agreement between Avista Utilities and Public Utility District No. 2, be passed The
motion carred.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of July, 2006.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 24, 2006
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 07-1
through No. 07-116 in the total amount of $1,130,675.71, as recorded on a listing and made available
to the Board.
The commissioners held a closed record public hearing regarding a preliminary
subdivision application from Ron Gear and Robert Von Marbod for two parcels totaling 77.83
acres into fifteen lots in the Rural Residential 1 (RR1) Zone of Grant County. All 15 lots have
residential capacity. Location of the proposal is in a portion of the North % of S 27, T 20 N, R
27 E, W M, Grant County (Parcels 161682030 and 161682033). Commissioner Allison moved
to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation and approve the Preliminary Plat as
presented recogmzing the 13 Conditions of Approval and 9 Findings of Fact, Commissioner
Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until July 31, 2006. �% y
Signed this _� day of _L49X1 , 2006.
Attest:
Clerk of the and
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Gran ounty, Washinon
Richard Stes, Chair
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Deborah Moore
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LeRoy llison
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