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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY NOVEMBER 22,2010:
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:3o a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
8:oo a.m. — 8:2o a.m.
J McLaughlin, MACC Bond Pricing and Interest Establishment
Conference Call
8:30 a.m. - 8:5o a.m.
B Hill, District / Juvenile Public Defense Update
9:oo a.m. —11:oo a.m.
2011 County Budget Workshop
Citizen Public Comment Period (No public in attendance)
10:3o a.m. -10:45 a.m.
11:oo a.m. — 11:5o a.m.
Budget and Finance Update
Open Record Public Hearing, Ordinance amending Ch. 6.20 of the Grant
1:30 p.m. — 1:50 p.m.
County Code titled "Disorderly Conduct" (The Grant County
Prosecuting Attorney's office will request the BOCC continue
this hearing to December 28,2010 at 11:oo a.m.)
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Ch. 6.20 of
the Grant County Code titled "Disorderly Conduct". Prosecuting Attorney D. Angus Lee stated that the
ACLU recently contacted their office and expressed some objection to portions of the language contained
within the proposed ordinance. Notably, the word "profane". The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is
currently conducting research regarding the issue raised by the ACLU and they feel that it is in the best
interest of the County to continue the hearing to December 28, 2010 at 11:oo a.m. Commissioner Stevens
moved to continue the hearing to the date noted, Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
2:00 P.M. - 2:50 p.m.
3:00 p.m. — 3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
Capital Facilities Plan meeting
Senator Parlette Conference Call, 2011 Session
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.o8o, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amounts of $615,423.69, S143,998.40,
$558,413.81, and S5.0o, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners authorized the payment of the property taxes owed on the Roller Estate property
donated to Grant County (New Hope) in the amount of S250.84.
COMMISSIONERS' NOVEMBER 22, 2010 MINUTES
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"JESDAY NOVEMBER 2.q. 2910:
9:oo a.m. — 9:2o a.m. J Strickler, ASC Update and MISC BOCC Action
1. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriffs Office, and Randy's Towing. (Approved)
2. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriff s Office, and DJ's Auto Wrecking. (Approved)
3. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriffs Office, and T&J Services. (Approved)
4. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriffs Office, and George Washington Towing. (Approved)
5. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriffs Office, and Moses Lake Towing. (Approved)
6. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriffs Office, and Agri -Fix. (Approved)
7. 2o11 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriffs Office, and Quincy Towing. (Approved)
8. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract, by and through the Grant County
Sheriff s Office, and Tim's 4 Corners 76, Inc. (Approved)
9. Payment Request #2 on CDBG Public Services Grant No. 10-64100-002 with the
OIC of Washington in the amount of $5,985.56. (Approved)
1o. Addendum to Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of
Indigent Individuals in the Juvenile Division of Grant County Superior Court
(Juvenile Offenders Only) between Grant County and Thomas J. Wolfstone to
supplement the 2010 Agreement regarding case equivalents and compensation.
(Approved)
9:3o a.m. — 1o:oo a.m.
D Pheasant, Roller Estate Property Sale Discussion
1o:oo a.m. — 10:3o a.m.
C Swartz at Canvassing Board Certification (Elections)
11:oo a.m. — 11:3o a.m.
C Warner, Nature Conservancy Update CANCELLED
11:30 a.m. —12:00 P.M.
J McLaughlin and C Weed, MACC Bond Resolution and Purchase
Agreement
The Commissioners held an open public meeting to consider Resolution No. 10 -o87 -CC, a Resolution
authorizing the issuance and sale of limited tax general obligation bonds of the County in the aggregate
principal amount of $9,6o5,000.00 to finance certain improvements to the Multi -Agency
Communications Center; providing the date, form, terms, maturities, and redemption provisions of the
bonds; providing for the disposition of the bond proceeds: providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the
principal of and interest on the bonds; and authorizing the sale of the bonds. Jack McLaughlin discussed
the bond and the A-1 Rating given to the County by Moody s. Cynthia Weed, K&L Presto discussed the
action item needed to finish the project financing. Grant County Resolution No. 10 -o87 -CC culminates
the financing for the MACC Project. It is the expectation that 911 sales tax funds will be used to make the
payments. Also, a reserve fun has been established in case the 911 sales tax funds are not sufficient
enough to make the yearly payments. Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion
of the hearing, Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Stevens moved to adopt Resolution No. 10 -087 -CC and sign the Bond Purchase
Agreement as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed with all Commissioners
in attendance. The meeting adjourned.
1:30 p.m. — 2:20 P.M. D Pohle, Public Works Update
2:30 p.m. — 3:20 P.M. A Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
COMMISSIONERS' NOVEMBER 22, 2010 MINUTES
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3:30 P•m• — 3:45 P•m• Consent Agenda (items t through 7)
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
1. Commissioners Office Vouchers "
2. Commissioners November 8, 2010 Minutes for approval.
3. Budget Extension request from the Grant County Tourism
Commission in the amount of S32,000.00 to cover outstanding
invoices and benefits. The funds come from Tourism Advertising
Beginning Fund balance. (Approved, the public hearing was
set for December 21, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.)
GRANT INTEGRATED SERVICES
4. Request to remodel parts of the lobby in their Moses Lake office. The
approximate cost is $42,000.00. If approved, this project will go out
for bid; fund being used are within their current budget.
(Approved)
TREASURER'S OFFICE
5. Request to transfer the Trial Court Improvement monies from the
Law and Justice Fund per SSB 5454. The amount is $11,776. oo.
(Approved)
HUMAN RESOURCES
6. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding the Clerk's
Office request for an exception to the hiring freeze to hire a Regular
FullTime Deputy Clerk II position due to an internal transfer of an
employee. The Director recommends approval. (Approved)
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
7. Request to purchase a used Sharp MX-M45oNA Digital Copier from
Business Interiors & Equipment for use on the District Court side of
their office. The cost is S4,310.00 plus tax. Funds being used are
within their current budget. (Approved)
4:00 P.M. — 4:50 P.M. D Nelson, Community Development Update CANCELLED
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant Public Works County Payroll Salary Fund for
November 19, 2010.
COMMISSIONERS' NOVEMBER 22, 2o10 MINUTES
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 2010•
9:oo a.m. — 9:20 a.m.
J Poling, Housing Authority Update
9:3o a.m. — 9:4o a.m.
S Fode, New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
continuation funding of Victim Services Projects funded under the STOP
Recovery Act. The funding is from January 1, 2011 through December 1,
2011. The amount applying for is approximately $8o,000.00. (The
Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the application,
declarations page, and the budget match worksheet.)
9:55 a.m. —10:00 a.m.
L Pence, Executive Session regarding Roller Estate Legal Issues /
Potential Litigation
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
(1)(i) Commissioner Carter called the session to order at 9:55 a.m. to
go until 1o:oo a.m.
Commissioner Carter closed the session at 1o:oo a.m.
1o:oo a.m. — 10:2o a.m.
G Baker, Technology Services Update CANCELLED
10:3o a.m. —10:5o a.m.
F De Trolio, Sheriffs Office Update
12:00 P.M. —1:00 p.m.
C Swartz at Big Bend Economic Development Council Meeting (Boys &
Girls Club, aro Ave, Moses Lake)
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21; AND 26 2o1o•
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, COURTHOUSE CLOSED
Signed this 7YA day of BeCe. , 2010.
Attest:
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Werk of the Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant Coug4, Washington
Richard Stevens
Carolann Swartz