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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY,AUGUST 19, 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 �
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 1
through 3, 5 through 7, and 9 on the ASC Agenda as presented. Items 4 and 8 were not ready for
signature. The motion passed unanimously.
1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration. i
(Approved)
2. Sponsored Project Agreement Contract K2430—Amendment 2 from the Attorney General of
Washington.This contract is for Support for Pregnant and Parenting Teens and Women.The
total amount of the contract is$34,973,00. (Approved)
3. Agreement Regarding Use of County Property between Grant County and Cumulus, Inc,,for
the 2013 Brewers' Harvest Expo recreational event at the Courthouse and immediate
surrounding area on Saturday,September 28, 2013. (Approved)
4. Anticipating: Addendum to Proposal and Contract between Grant County and The DOH
Associates, P.S., relating to the District Court Renovation Architectural/Engineering Services.
(Not ready for signature)
5. Application to the Washington State Office of Public Defense for RCW 10.101.050 funds for
improvement of the quality of public defense services for juveniles and adults. This is for �
funding in the 2014 calendar year; Grant County's estimated allocation is$87,859.
f Approved)
6. Amendment B on Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless ,
Grant(CHG) No. 12-46108-10,which adds$17,808 in bridge funding to the original grant I
amount of$304,612 for a new grant amount of$322,420. (Approved) ;
7. Provider Services Agreement between Grant County, by and through Grant Integrated �
Services—the parent agency of Cityview Residential and Directions in Community Living,
and Care Health Solutions, LLC. Term is September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2015.
(Approved)
8. Anticlpating: Mental Health Services Program between Spokane County, by and between
the Spokane Regional Support Network, a Division of Spokane County Community Services,
Housing, and Community Development Department and Grant County, by and through
Grant Integrated Services. Term is October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. (Not
ready for signature)
9. Possible submittal of protest to Washington State Department of Social & Health Services
regarding competitive DSHS. Specialized Services for Victims of Domestic Violence for
Marginalized Populations grant application scoring. (Approved)
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10:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m. Commissioners Office Safety Meeting ;
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10:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m. Citizen Public Comment Period (No public in attendance)
11:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. D Nelson, Community Development Update
2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. T Hechler, Human Resources Update i
4:00 p.m.—4:20 p,m. B Smith, District Court Update (Cancelled)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners signed the Board of Health/Health District payroll vouchers#1-39 and the General
Fund vouchers#40-68,totaling$208,198.32.
The Commissioners approved a request from Emergency Management to clean the County warehouse
located on F Street NW, Ephrata and dispose of old, broken furniture that has been placed in the facility.
TUESDAY,AUGUST 20,2013
The session was continued to 9:00 a.m.with all Commissioners in attendance.
9:00 a,m.—9:50 a,m, D Firebaugh, Purchase of New Ballot Counting Equipment Discussion
and Reserve Funds for Medical Fund
10:00 a.m.—10:10 a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Other Payroll Benefits Fund Budget
Extension
The Grant County Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing regarding a budget �
extension request from the Auditor's Office—Accounting Department, in the amount of
$150,000.00 to create the revenue and expense budgets for the newly created fund "Other
Payroll Benefits"#508.
Commissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner
Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved approve
the budget extension as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Approved, Resolution No. 13-052-CC)
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10:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 7)
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A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 1
through 3, and 5 through 7, on the Consent Agenda as presented, Item 4 is being denied.The motion ,
passed unanimously. �
COMMISSIOIVERS OFFICE
1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved)
2, Commissioners August 5, 2013 Minutes for approval. (Approved)
3. Special occasion license application for Desert Aire Mens Club, 504 Clubhouse Way, Mattawa,
WA 99349,from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved)
4. Recommendation from the Health Insurance Committee to give each participant of the
Biometric Screening that will be provided at the Health Fair this fall, a $25.00 cash incentive for
participating. (This item is being denied as it would be gifting of public funds)
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
5. Out of state travel request for John Martin SANS CISSP Security Training from September 14-20,
2013 in Las Vegas, NV. (Approved)
HUMAN RESOURCES
6. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from the Clerk's Office for an
exception to the hiring freeze to hire 1-Deputy Clerk II position due to a recent promotion. The
Director recommends approval. (Approved)
7. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from Public Works to offer an
employee employment at a step higher than the starting salary of a Step 1-3. Specifically to
offer a Solid Waste Department employee an internal position and place them at Band 6 Step 5.
(Approved)
11:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. C Carter at Canvassing Board Certification of Election (Elections
Department) j
1:30 p.m.—2:20 p.m. J Tincher, Public Works Update
1. Execution of Contracts between Grant County and HLT Construction for the McConihe
Roads project in the amount of$264,599.00, (Approved)
2. Authorization to call for bids for the Adams Road project(CRP 13-01 and 13-08). Bid opening
is scheduled for September 10, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. (Approved)
2:00 p.m.—2:10 p.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Ordinance Amending Ch. 11.04 of the
Grant County Code titled "Maximum Speed Limits"
Open Record Public Hearing to consider the following changes relating to maximum speed limits and
amending Section 11.04.025 of the Grant County Code:
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Road Name Vicinity Road NEW OLD MP From MP To Mile
Lo LiMIT LIMIT Len th
CRESCENT TRINIDAD 31790 25 30 1.635 Douglas Co Line 2.86 END of Road 1.225
BAR RD
P S� Warden 22571 25 50 0.0 Mallard Lane .06 Mallard Dr. .06
LESS any portion of Crescent Bar not in Grant County; and
Changes relating to maximum speed limits and amending Section 11.04.035 of the Granfi County Code:
Road Name Vicinity Road N�W OLD MP Trom MP To Mile ,
Lo LIMIT LIMIT Len th
N�VA LAKE EPHRATA 37312 35 50 0.0 DODSON RD 1.717 SR 28 1.717
RD NW
U NW/5 NW QUINCY 93010 35 60 14.07 SR 281 14.77 Q.7 NW .7
AI{A WHITE
TRAIL RD
BEVERLY I-90 WEST Or (91013) DOT LIMIT 60 19.89 1 SW 19.45 SOUTH .44
BURKE G�ORG� 35 MPH) P'RONTAG�Rb j
Changes relating to maximum speed limits and amending Section 11.04.060 of the Grant County Code:
Road N�me Vicinity Road NEW OLD MP rrom MP To Mile
Lo LIMIT LIMIT Len th
W N� WILSON 95035 60 55 16.74 SR 28 0.0 3 N� 16.7a
CREEK
W NE I-90 43520 GO 55 0.0 3 NE 3.5 North Frontage Rd 3.5
N.Frontage I-90 43520 60 55 3.5 3 NE 5.01 U N� 1.6
12 S� HWY 262 91027 60 55 9.02 ADAMS Co./F 0.0 DODSON RD 9.02
SE
12 SW ROYAL CITY 10270 60 55 0.0 DODSON RD 3.91 G SW 3.91
M SE MOS�S LAKE 92015 60 55 0.0 SR 262 6.46 SR 17 6.46
Jeff Tincher discussed the changes being proposed by the Public Works Department. Dave Heilman ii
mentioned a change needed to the N, Frontage road. It should read "W-NE" instead of"3-NE". This '
amendment will be made.
Tom Jones,Sheriff, came to speak in opposition to the increased speed limit change on Road 12 SE/SW
from 55 to 60. There have been a number of collisions along this road and speed is usually a factor. I-le
discourages the increase of the speed limit for these sections of road. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Swartz asked Public Works what prompted the increase of the speed limit on Rd 12
NE/SE? Jeff Tincher stated that the roads have been reconstructed, are wider and have shoulders.
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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 Swartz moved to approve the
changes proposed by Public Works removing the amendment to Rd 12 SE/SW per the Sheriff's
recommendation. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing
adjourned.(Approved, Ordinance No. 13-054-CC)
2:15 p.m.—2:25 p.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Ordinance Amending Ch. 10,38.030 of the
Grant County Code titled "Use of Compression Bral<es Prohibited"
The Grant County Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance
amending Ch. 10.38.030 of the Grant County Code titled "Use of Compression Bral<es". The
Ordinance would add that portion of County Road and Right-of-Way known as
5-NW, aka White Trail Road, Roadlog 93010 from Mileposts 14.07 to 14,77.
Irvin Howe, Quincy, spoke in favor of prohibiting the use of compression brakes, aka Jal<e
Brakes.
Frank also spol<e in favor of the Ordinance.
Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Swartz
moved approve the Ordinance as presented. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Approved, Ordinance No. 13-053-CC)
2:30 p.m.—2:50 p.m. D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
3:00 p.m.—3:50 p.m. J 0'Brien, Gorge Amphitheater Fire/EMS/Law Enforcement Discussion
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. C Swartz at Moses Lake Trail Planning Team
4:35 p.m.—4:40 p.m. RFQ Opening, Grant County Ephrata District Court Security Services
The following Requests for Qualifications were received:
1. Moon Security Services
2. G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.
3. Olympic Security Services, Inc.
All RFQ's were turned over to District Court for their review and recommendation.
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$890,783.49, as recorded on a listing
and made available to the Board.
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WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 21,2013
7:00 a.m.—8:00 a,m, C Swartz at GC EDC Board Meeting(ATEC, BBCC)
11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. C Carter, "Creating a Culture of Trust"Webinar
2:00 p.m. —3:00 p.m. R Stevens w/T Pfifer, Dune Lakes Homeowners Association Pond I
Discussion (Moses Lake)
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. C Swartz at GC EDC Meeting(Michaels on the Lake, Moses Lal<e)
6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. FAIRGROUNDS FACILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (Fairgrounds)
THURSDAY,AUGUST 22,2013 I
9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. C Swartz at WSAC Municipal Budgeting and Fiscal Management Training
(Enzian Inn, Leavenworth)
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS (Cancelled)
10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. C Carter and R Stevens at WSU Extension Office Meet and Greet of ,
Director I
5:00 p,m.—7:00 p.m. R Stevens at Corrections Union Meeting (Multipurpose Room)
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. R Stevens at GWMA Administrative Board Meeting (Othello City Hall)
(Cancelled)
FRIDAY,AUGUST 23,2013
8:00 a.m.—12;00 p.m. CIVIL SERVICE MEETING i
8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. C Swartz at WSAC Municipal Budgeting and Fiscal Management Training
(Enzian Inn, Leavenworth)
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Signed this—����_` day o 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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