The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes i MINUTES GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 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.—9:50 a.m. J Strickler,ASC Update and Misc BOCC Action 1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration. (Approved) 2. Washington State Department of Commerce Emergency Solutions Grant No. 14-46107-005 with Grant County for the provision of homelessness prevention assistance to households who would otherwise become homeless and to provide assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are experiencing hornelessness. Term is January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 in the amount of$68,348.00. (Approved) 3. Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in Grant County Superior Court(Adult Felony Only), Overflow/Conflicts Contractor, between Grant County and N. Smith Hagopian. Term is September 26, 2013 through December 31, 2014. (Approved) 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.—11:30 a.m. Department Head Performance Review 1:30 p.m,—2:20 p.m. S Davis, WRCIP Claims Update 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. T Hechler, Human Resources Update 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$497,635.12 as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Health District Voucher listing in the amount of $3,838.59. The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant County Payroll Authorization form for the September 25, 2013 payroll, I Page 2 of 4 Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week of September 30, 2013 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 The session was continued at 9;00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance. 9:00 a,m.—9:50 a.m. J Moberg, Lane vs. Grant County Discussion 11:00 a.m.—11:20 a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Louzena Tebow Open Space Application The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider an application for Classification as Open Space Land for Current Use Assessment under Chapter 84.34 RCW from Louzena Tebow of approximately 3-acres located in Lot 1 of the Delbert Tebow Short Plat 24-32 within S 25,T 21, R 28,WM (Parcel No. 313395000). Pam Hill discussed the project stating the parcel was once part of a farm ground and has corals on it, The property owners sold the surrounding property with the notation in the contract that Ms, Tebow has first rights to buy back the property if the new awners decide to sell. Currently the land is classified as Farm and Agricultural land and requesting to change it to Farm and Agricultural Conservation land. Commissioner Carter recused herself from the hearing as she helped the proponents through the process of the open space application. Commissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners voting. Commissioner Stevens moved approve the application as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners voting. The hearing adjourned. (Approved) 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. C Swartz at Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District(MLIRD) Dredge Tour(Eddie's Restaurant, Moses Lake) 1:30 p.m.—2;20 p.m. J Tincher, Public Works Update 1:30 p.m.—1:40 p.m. Bid Opening, Patton Blvd and 22"d Ave Sidewall< Project(CRP 13-04 and 13-05) The following bids were received: 1. Halme Builders $159.973.00 2. Advanced Excavation, Inc. $150,736.00 3. J&I< Earthworks $215,000.00 4. Tommer Construction $128,333.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to turn over the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. Page 3 of 4 ' Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week of Septernber 30, 2013 2:30 p.m.—2:50 p.m. D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Commissioner Carter called an Executive Session to order at 2:43 p.m.to go until 2:53 p.m. regarding the REC Litigation. In attendance were Commissioners Stevens, Carter,Swartz, and Lee Pence, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, The session was then continued to 2:55 p,m. Commissioner Carter closed the session at 2:55 p.m. 3:00 p.m.—3:15 p.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 7) COMMISSIONERS OFFICE 1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved) 2. Commissioners September 16, 2013 Minutes for approval. (Approved) 3. Budget transfer request from the Civil Service Commission in the amount of$1,000,00 from their Advertising Fund to the Miscellaneous Civil Service Fund. The Commission no longer ' advertises so they can use these funds to cover other expenses. (Approved) 4. Budget extension request in the amount of$4,542.00 to cover wages and benefit costs for the Chief Examiner for the remainder of 2013. (Approved,the public hearing was set for October 22,2013 at 10:30 a.m.) SHERIFF'S OFFICE 5. Budget extension request in the amount of$10,493.00 to receive an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) and purchase Bail out Bags and miscellaneous ammunition. (Approved,the public hearing was set for October 22, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.) AUDITOR'S OFFICE 6. Hart Voting System Warranty, Support and License Agreement between Hart Intercivic and Grant County. (Approved) 7. Hart Voting System Master Agreement between Hart Intercivic and Grant County. (Approved) 3:30 p.m.—4:20 p.m. J Gingrich, Fairgrounds Update 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. C Carter at EFSP Phase 30 Board Meeting (3rd Floor Conference Room) WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 2,2013 7:00 a.m.—8:00 a.m. C Swartz at Moses Lake Chamber Response Team Meeting(Moses Lake Chamber Office) 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION I Page 4 of 4 ; Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week of September 30, 2013 , THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013 � 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. C Carter and C Swartz at LEAN Training provided by the WA State : Auditor's Office (ATEC, BBCC) 10:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE—CONFERENCE CALL , 1:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m� C Carter at Area Aging/Council of Governments Meeting (E Wenatchee, Office) 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING i � Signed this I��"�day of��l�.�°� , 2013. � �t�,RRD OF COUN_ Y CO MISSIONERS ' (G nt o nty,W� on �;J Cindy Carte , Chair I �� Car I.a� Swartz ¢�tt st: _�v-- ; l � � Richard Stevens i ,� � Barbar J.Vasquez � CI rk o the Board t