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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS �
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013 i
VETERAN'S DAY HOLIDAY—COURTHOUSE CLOSED �'
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 i
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:30 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
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8:30 a,m.—8:45 a.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 3)
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A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz,to approve items 1 �
through 3 on the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
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1, Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved) 'I
2. Commissioners October 28, 2013 Minutes for Approval. (Approved)
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3. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a Sheriff's Office request for an exception �
to the hiring freeze to hire 1-Deputy Sheriff due to an upcoming retirement. The Director
recommends approval. (Approved) I
9:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. J Strickler,ASC Update and Budget Meeting
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A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 1
through 7 on the ASC Agenda as presented. Item 8 was not ready for signature. The motion passed
unanimously.
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1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration. i
(Approved)
2. Grant County Payment Request#15 to Washington State Department of Commerce on '
Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG) No. 13-46107-008, administered through the Grant County
Housing Authority, in the amount of$3,779.91. (Approved)
3. Grant County's Request for Reimbursement#4-FY14 on Washington State Department of
Commerce Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Grant No. 11-46204-511, administered
through the Grant County Housing Authority, in the amount of$18,503.68. (Approved) �
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4. Grant County Payment Request#22 to Washington State Department of Commerce on
Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) No. 12-46108-10, administered through the Grant
County Housing Authority, in the amount of$16,274.99. (Approved)
5. Towing Services Agreement between Grant County, by and through Grant County Facilities
and Maintenance, and Frederick M. Greenwalt and Stacie L. Greenwalt, doing business as
DJ's Auto Wrecl<ing. Term is November 12, 2013 through December 31, 2014. (Approved)
6. Towing Services Agreement between Grant County, by and through Grant County Facilities
and Maintenance, and Houston's Services, Inc., doing business as Randy's Auto Parts. Term
is November 12, 2013 through December 31, 2014. (Approved)
7. Contract between Grant County and Quality Paving, Inc, for preparation and paving of
19000 square feet of parking lot located near Division and "D" Street in Ephrata as proposed
at the September 25, 2013 bid opening, in the amount of$45,749.60 including tax.
(Approved)
8. Anticipating: Agreement Regarding Use of County Property between Grant County and
Image Mind Light, LLC for filming project/event at Grant County,Washington parcel
numbers 170082000 and 170082001,commonly known as Grant County's portion of the
Moses Lal<e Sand Dunes on November 4, 2013. (Not ready for signature)
9;30 a.m.—10;00 a.m. Facilities and Maintenance Budget Meeting
10:30 a.m.—11:00 a,m. WSU Cooperative Extension Budget Meeting
11:00 a,m.—12:00 p.m. Grant Integrated Services (Mental Health, PARC, DCL, and New Hope)
Budget Meeting
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Commissioners at Grant County Historical Society Annual Meeting
(Ephrata American Legion Post)
1:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. J Tincher, Public Worl<s Update
2:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Public Worl<s Budget Meeting
2:30 p.m,—3:00 p.m. Prosecuting Attorney's Office Budget Meeting
3:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Building Department/Fire Marshal's Office/Code Enforcement Budget
Meeting
3:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m, Assessor's Office Budget Meeting
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m, 2014 Budget Discussion
6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. FAIR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (Fairgrounds)
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MISCELLAPVEOUS 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 amounts of$3,841,788.98 and $688,339.68, as
recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13,2013
The session was continued to 9:00 a.m.with all Commissioners in attendance.
9:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Planning/GIS Budget Meeting
9:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. R Stevens, Disability Board Meeting(Small Meeting Room)
10:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Noxious Weed Board Budget Meeting
10:30 a.m. —11:15 a.m. Auditor's Office Budget Meeting
11:05 a.m.—11:10 a,m. RFP Opening, Grant County Youth Services Detention Electronic
Controls Replacement Project
1 bid was received from Engineered Control Systems (ECS). The RFP was turned over to Juvenile
Court and Youth Services for their review and recommendation.
11:45 a.m.—1:00 p.m. HEARINGS EXAMINER
1:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m. Superior Court Budget Meeting
1:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. Human Resources Budget Meeting
2:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m. T Hechler, Human Resources Update
3:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. District Court Budget Meeting
3:30 p,m.—4:00 p.m. Commissioners Office/Tourism/Disability Board/Board of Equalization
Budget Meeting
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. 2014 Budget Discussion
7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. C Swartz and R Stevens at Health Board Meeting(Public Works Meeting
Room)
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners rescinded their letter dated October 15, 2013 to the Columbia Basin Ground Water
Management Area (GWMA)where they removed Grant County from the GWMA project, They look
forward to working with the GWMA Board members to restructure the future direction of GWMA.
The Commissioners approved and signed �he Grant County Payroll Authorization form for the November
8, 2013 payroll.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14,2013
The session was continued at 1:00 p.m.with all Commissioners in attendance.
8:00 a.m.—8:45 a,m. C Swartz w/J Johnston, Grant County Economic Development Council
GC EDC Discussion (GC EDC Office, Moses Lake)
, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. C Swartz at MACC Meeting(Armory Bldg, Moses Lal<e)
10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Commissioners at MACC DigiCal Radio System Ribbon Cutting Event and
Luncheon (Armory Building, Moses Lake)
1:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Ordinance Imposing a 6 month
Moratorium on the Establishment of Marijuana Production and Sales, as
Authorized by Initiative 502
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance imposing a six
month moratorium on the establishment, location, permitting, licensing, or operation of
marijuana production, processing, and retail to the extent authorized by Initiative 502 or
applicable law.
Damien Hooper, Planning Director, discussed the WA State Liquor Control Board (LCB) ruling
and the process the County must go through to change the Comprehensive Plan. He stated the
Liquor Control Board adopted their rules mid-October. The 6 month moratorium will allow the
Planning Department to address issues within the zoning code and get the recommendation to
the Planning Commission.
Chris Brown, Nahcotta,WA asked questions of the Commissioners and spoke in favor of I-502
and against the moratorium. He stated the people have implemented this law and the
Commissioners have no right to interfere. The application process begins November 18, 2013
for the LCB to issue licenses; there is a 30 day window for the completion of this process, Mr,
Brown provided the Commissioners copies of his speech and a letter from the Department of
Justice.
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Amy Dalluge, Grant County, spoke in favor of I-502 and against the moratorium and asked what
we can do to move forward with this new law, She stated the law will create jobs and revenue
for the County. She believes if the County implements this moratorium they can expect a ;
lawsuit.The County should have made this more of a priority.
Stuart Chisholm, Goldendale, WA spoke in favor of I-502 and against the moratorium. He states
that I-502 is a great investmen�C opportunity for everyone in the state of WA, It will create many
jobs. This was passed a year ago and there has been plenty of time to go over the rules.
Commissioner Stevens stated the County wants to use the 6 month moratorium to get the
regulations ciphered through our County Code. If a person came in to get an application right
now you wouldn't be able to get a permit because we don't have this in our codes, To get this
through our codes we have to bring this before the Planning Commission. The County is not
talking about stopping this,just setting up for it. Carolann Swartz stated the County wants to
get the rules right the first time and not have to go back and mal<e many changes. Mr. Chisholm
stated the people interested in the application must have a permanent address to put on the
LCB application.
Ted Holbert (?), Bonney Lal<e, is in Grant County to lease land to establish a tier 3 grow
operation. He spoke in favor of I-502 and against the moratorium. He stated that January 2015, '
the state plans to close all medical marijuana dispensary's, grows, and processing facilities. He
discussed an article in the Seattle times about a 5 year old boy whose family uses medical
marijuana to ease his son's seizures (he presented this article to the BOCC).
Nick Wallace, Attorney, representing many of the agriculture citizens in Grant County. He states
his clients are wondering how to get involved into this market. His understanding that the
, moratorium is being proposed so that the Grant County Code could be updated. He stated it
appears that this is a vehicle for delaying this based on the personal preferences of the County
Commissioners. He read from an ar�icle published on iFiber news where it states "Grant County
officials are looking for a way to avoid allowing marijuana retailers to set up shop". He believes
this moratorium will put his clients at a disadvantage. He thinks a shorter moratorium, if any,
would be better. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Swartz stated she will be meeting with
other County Commissioners from across the state at the WSAC conference next week and
there will be much discussion on this issue. Mr. Wallace stated that many people read the iFiber
article that stated Grant County will not be a marijuana friendly county, Commissioner Carter
stated it was she that made the quotes, not the other commissioners. Commissioner Stevens
stated that Grant County and the East side of the state turned down I-502.
Joel Martin, Ephrata, spol<e in favor of I-502 and against the moratorium. He stated all
governmental entities have had 30 days since the final adoption of I-502 and that should have
been enough time to get this together. He believes that most of the grow operations will be
indoor operations because of the risk of pesticides being sprayed on the marijuana. He
questions that if the County puts a 6 month moratorium in place,what's to stop them from
extending that?
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Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens i
moved to continue the hearing to November 26, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Swartz i
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. ;
2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. 2014 Budget Discussion i
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Personnel Action Request(PAR)for the salary,wage, and/or position changes for Thomas Gaines, I
Facilities and Maintenance. j
The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant Public Worl<s County Payroll Salary Fund for the
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November 15, 2013 payrolL �;
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 �
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8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. 2013 GRANT COUNTY FORECLOSURE SALE �
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Signed this��day of��, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Cindy Cart , Chair
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Carol n Swartz
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Attest
� . , Richard Stevens
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" Barbara J. Va quez
Clerk of the Board