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GRAN'T COUNTY BO�.RD OF COMMISSIONERS
, MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:30 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Elected Official Roundtable Meeting
9:00 a.m.—9:20 a.m. J Strid<ler, ASC Update and Misc, BOCC Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 1
through 3, and 5 through 7 on the ASC Agenda as presented. Item 4 was not ready for signature,The
, motion passed unanimously,
1, Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration.
(Approved)
2.. Contract Agreement#146H1678 Mental Health Services Program: Boarding Home, between
Spokane County, by and between Spokane Community Services, Housing, and Community
Development Department and Grant County, by and through Grant Integrated Services. Term is
May 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 with Non-Medicaid Funding at the rate of$47,00 for
each day a currently enrolled and authorized individual is provided Boarding Home (Cityview)
services pursuant to the Agreement. (Approved)
3. Working Agr2ement,Wage and one Non-Economic Re-Opener by and between Grant County
and Teamsters Local Union No. 760,Teamsters, Food Processing Employees, Public Employees,
Warehousemen and Helpers, Grant Integrated Services, 2014. (Approved)
4. Anticipating: CORRECTED 2014-2016 Davis Shows NW, Inc.Agreement with Grant County for a
combination of shows, amusement rides,games and concessions at the Grant County Fair.
7erm is May 5, 2014 throu�h September 30, 2016. (Not ready for signature)
5. Amendment B to Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidat�d Homeless Grant No.
14-46108-10,which revises the budget categories and awards State Fiscal Year 2015 Housing&
Essential Needs funds and specifies spending authorization levels and dates. (Approved)
6. Request for transfer of all applicable files, documents and materials (whether in paper or
electronic media,) in the custody of the firm Wrenn Bender McKnown & Ring relating to its
representation of Grant County, Washington (Client No. 12013) in the below-listed cases to:
Leslie Nellermoe, Nellermoe Wrenn, PLLC,Two Union Square, Suite 5305, 601 Union Street,
Seattle, WA 98101. (Approved)
a. Ephrata Landfill Site, matter No. 001; I
b, Insurance Coverage, matter No. 002; �
c. CHS, Inc. Covenant, matter No. OU3; and �
d. Moses Lake Wellfield, matter No. 004.
7. Special Counsel Contract between Grant County and Nellermoe Wrenn, PLLC to perform legal i
assistance and render legal advice, relative to environmental,Superfund Site and Landfill
matters, and other matters/proceedings as directed by the Grant County Prosecuting Attorney's I
Office. Term is May 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. (Approved) i
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Week of May 12, 2014
9:30 a.m.—9:50 a.m. Moses Lal<e Irrigati�n and Rehabilitation District—Board Member
Appointment
The Grant County Commissioners assembled a committee of 7 people to review and interview
the MLIRD applicants for the position vacated by Micl< Hansen. Those on the committee were
, Stephanie Utter, Bureau of Reclamation; Eric Pentico, Department of Fish and Wildlife; Damien
Hooper, Planning Director, and Bill Ecret, Moses Lake City Council member, along with the 3
County Commissioners, The committee interviewed Mary Perry,7om Bennett,and Kris Dexter
on May 6, 2014,
After review and discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by
Commissioner Carter,to appoint Mary Perry to the MLIRD Board, The motion passed
unanimously.
10:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m. Commissioners Office Safety Meeting
10:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m. Citizen Public Comment Period (No public in attendance)
11:00 a.m.—11:45a.m. BOCC at Road Supervisor Meeting(Public Works)
1:00 p.m.—1:20 p.m. P Witham, Grant County Museum Update
1:30 p.m.—1:50 p.m. L Grammer,Assessor's Office Update
2:00 p.m.—2:50 p,m. T Hechler, Human Resources Update
3:00 p.m.—3:20 p,m. J Reese, Grant County Security Planning Update
3:30 p.m.—3:50 p,m. Open Record Public Hearing, Department of Commerce CDBG 2014
General Purpose Grant Funding
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing in regard to Grant County's intention to
submit an application to the State of Washington for 2014 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) General Purpose Grant funding.
June Strickler,Administrative Services Caordinator for Grant County,stated the purpose of the i
public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the �I
availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
funds, and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons I
residing in the Grant and Adams County areas. Comments on the County's intention to apply for ;
2014 CDBG grant funding will also be received. ;'
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The following handouts are available in both English and Spanish and please note that a Spanish
interpreter is available also:
• Grant County's CDBG Public Participation Plan,which includes the County's Grievance
Procedure;
, • The Department of Commerce's Community Development Block Grant Program Public
Hearing Handout; and
• The Federal Citizen Participation Requirements for Local Government Applicanis to the
State CDBG Program.
Any individuals interested in or requiring technical assistance to become knowledgeable with
the CDBG program or who desire to cantribute ideas to solving some of the community's needs
will be provided assistance upon request to the County's CDBG Citizen Participation
Coordinator,June Strid<ler.
This is a competitive funding application process. Should the County obtain funding, it will be in
an amount no higher than$1 million, which will be used for the successful application project.
Grant County has been requested to apply for 2014 CDBG General Purpose Grant funds for two
separate projects: (1)the Royal Water District's WaterSystem Improvement Project; and (2)
Mcl<ay Healthcare & Rehab's Boiler Plant Replacement. An entity is permitted to submit only
one CDBG General Purpose Grant application per year and a�r the time of publication of the
Hearing Notice it was not yet I<nown which of the above projects Grant County would be
sponsoring for a funding application.
Since publication of the Hearing Notice,the County has been advised by representatives of
McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation that it intends to seek County sponsorship for a funding
application on its Boiler Plant Replacement project in next year's funding cycle (2015). This
leaves the Roya) Water District's WaterSystem Improvement Project as the potential project the
County will submit an application to the Department of Commerce for this year.
Matt Morkert of Century West Engineering, who represents the Royal Water District,who
operates a small district with 43 customer connections in southern Grant County, northeast of
Royal City. The have issues with their water system that were identified by a Planning process.
The District needs to improve their storage capacity and their pipes are old and leaking. �
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Commissioner Stevens moved to ciose the public comment portion of the hearing. ��
Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Carter �
moved to approve the County's submittai of the application on behalf of the Royal Water �
District's Water System Improvement Plan as presented, Commissioner Stevens seconded and �
the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. '
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4:00 p.m.—4:20 p.m. B Vasquez,Clerk of the Board Update ��
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, Week of May 12, 2014
� MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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$587,603.71, as recorded on a listing
and made available to the Board.
TUESDAY, MAY 13,2014
The session was continued to 9:00 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
9:00 a.m.—9:50 a.m. K Hand, Veterans Advisory Board Service Officer Position Request
9:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. C Carter at KBSN Radio (Moses Lal<e)
10:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 11)
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to approve items 1
through 3 and 5 through 11 as presented. Items 4a and b were also approved, ltem 4c: the location was
denied as it is not a valid address,the applicant was approved. Item 4 d:the location was approved for
Production, but not Processing;the applicant was denied. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved)
2. Commissioners March 31 and April 7, 2014 Minutes for Approva{. (Approved)
3, Recommendation from the Veterans Advisory Board to appoint Filberto Rivera Jr., David
Ristrom, and Eileen Bornheimer, replacing retiring members Richard Radder, Pete Harris, and !
Jim Robb, (Approved)
4. Marijuana License Applications for the following,from the Washington State Liquor Control
Board: �
a. Corrected Rainbow Purple (Kai Ralls, Susan Ralls,and Thomas Ralls)7835 SR 283 Ste B,
Ephrata,WA 98823 (Retailer); (Approved) I
b. Acme Medicinals D (Daniel M Gold and Sharon M. Grashin) 7019 Rd 9 NW,Ste D, �
Ephrata,WA 98823 (Producer Tier 3 and Processor); (Approved) �
c. Tiger Consulting Group LLC(Linus Travers) 30452 S Hwy 243, Mattawa,WA 99349 �
(Producer Tier 2 and Processorj; (Applicant approved; location denied as it is not a ,
valid address) j
d. Stephen Sandberg, 10804 Grace l.n NE, Ste A, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (ProducerTier 3
and Processor). (The location was approved for Production, but not Processing;the j
applicant was denied� �
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5. Liquor License application for Change of LLC Member for Neppel Cellars (Trina and Jacl< Myrick,
1751 Road E-NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837,from the Washington State Liquor Control Board,
(Approved)
HUMAN RESOURCES
6. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from Grant Integrated Services
to create a Crisis Services Specialist position in the Department of Mental Health, due to the
Spokane County Regional Support Networl<funding a new position due to the influx of clients
att�ibuted to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. The Director recommends
approval. (Approved)
7. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from Grant Integrated Services
to rename the Developmental Disabilities/Mental Health Residential Services Director to the
Director of Cityview, Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Residential. The Director
recommends renaming this position, but to Director of Residential Services. (Approved)
8. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from the Fairgrounds to re-
structure and re-band the Office Manager position from Band 6 to Band 8. The Director
recommends approval. (Approved)
9. Personnel Action Request for the salary, wage, and/or position changes for Lynette Henson and
Crystal Burns, Superior Court. (Approved)
GRANT INTEGRATED SERVICES
10. Request to purchase 10 laptops and Windows licensing, previously approved in their budget, in
the amount of$14,090.90. These items will be purchased through Technology Services.
(Approved)
11. Request to purchase miscellaneous replacement computer and office equipment for their Royal
City office, destroyed in a recent fire. All items total approximately$8,563,38. (Approved)
10:30 a.m.— 10:50 a.m. R Schneider, Emergency Management Update
11:00 a.m. —11:20 a.m. T Gaines, Facilities and Maintenance Update
11:30 a.m, — 11:50 a.m. G Baker, Exchange Server Replacement Update
1:30 p.m.—2:20 p,m. J Tincher, Public Works Update
1. Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work: Agreement between Grant
County and Grant County Port District No. 9 for chip seal maintenance on Airport St. SE to a
maximum of$50,000.00. (Approved)
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Week of May 12, 2014
1:30 p.m.—1:40 p.m. Bid Opening, 7-NE (CRP 13-18) Road Reconstruction Project
The following bids were received:
1. North Central Construction $1,544,487.75
2. Tommer Construction $1,723,333.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to turn the bids
over to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
2:30 p.m.—2:50 p.m. D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Commissioner Swartz called an Executive Session to order at
3:05 p.m.to go until 3:08 p.m. to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters
relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency
litigation or potential litigation. In attendance were Commissioners Stevens, Carter,Swartz, and
Lee Pence, Civil Deputy Attorney. The session was continued to 3:09 p.m. Commissioner Swartz
closed the session at 3:09 p.m,
3:00 p.m.—3:20 p.m. D Hooper and T Lawrence, Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket for
2014
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. C Swartz at Moses Lake Trail Planning Team Meeting (Moses Lake City
Hall)
6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. FAIR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (Fairgrounds)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014
7:00 a.m.—8:00 a.m. C Swartz at Grant County Economic Development Council Meeting
(Moses Lake)
9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. C Swartz at Legislature and Governor Meeting regarding Railroad for
Port of Moses Lake (Port Office)
9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. R Stevens, Disability Board Meeting
10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. C Swartz and C Carter at AstaReal Technologies Opening Ceremony
(Randolph Rd NE, Moses Lake)
11:30 a.m. —2:00 p.m. HEARINGS EXAMINER (Cancelled)
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Week of May 12, 2014
4:00 p,m.—5:00 p.m. C Carter at George Fire Station Flag Raising Ceremony (George)
7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Commissioners at Health Board Meeting(Public Works Meeting Room)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Award recommendation from the Public Worl<s Director to award the bid for the 7-NE Road (CRP-13-18)
project to North Central Construction of Moses Lake, WA in the amount of$1,544,487.75. (Approved)
' THURSDAY, MAY 15,2014
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. CENTRAL SAFETY COMMII�"EE MEETING (3rd Floor Conference Room)
9:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
10:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. C Carter at Homeless Task Force Meeting (GrIS, Moses Lake)
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. C Carter at Columbia Basin Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Consortium Meeting (Samaritan Hospital, Moses Lake)
6:00 p,m.—7:00 p.m. R Stevens at Ephrata Community Resource Forum (Ephrata City Council
Chambers, City Hall)
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. C Swartz at Grant Transit Authority Board Meeting(Moses Lake Facility)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners authorized the Clerk of the Board to stamp their signatures to a Memorandum of
Understanding from the Washington State Auditor's Office to perform additional work over the Grant
County Fairgrounds cash receipting operations.
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS(Cancelled)
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Commissioners at Gorge Amphitheater CUP Site Visit(George)
1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. MAUREEN HAI<ER RETIREMENT PARTY(District Court, Courtroom 1, 3rd
Floor)
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Signed this--���day of 2014,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
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