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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - BOCCN►� r r��y �� GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2008: 8:3o a.m. — 9:3o a.m. L Allison, WRCIP Fiscal Committee Meeting 9:0o a.m. — g:oo p.m. 9�3o a.m. — io:oo a.m. io:go a.m. — ii:2o a.m. Courthouse, Juvenile, and Public Works Negotiations (Multi-Purpose Rm) Commissioners Work Session 1. Impact and Mitigation Fee Agreement between Grant County and Eugene Conroy and Kelly Conroy for the Conroy Short Plat, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. Closed Record Public Hearing, Possible Disbanding of the Health District 3�3o p.m. — 5:0o p.m. LAllison Farewell Party The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:0o a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION The Commissioners signed and approved items i as listed above. CI.OSED RECOIZD PUBLIC HEARING POSSIBLE DISBANDING OF THE HEALTI-I DISTRICT This hearing is being continued from December 8, 2008, and is now a Closed Record Public Hearing. Commissioner Allison gave a power point presentation that showed how the Board led up to their decision to hold this hearing. It will show where the County is at, and the history of the Health District. His concern was over the lack of public input at the last hearing. Commissioner Stevens discussed his conversation with Jirn Whitaker about water issues; a memorandum of understanding could be done. Jail coverage was also discussed for the Health District to cover the inmates at the Jail; this would reduce our County costs. Liability Insurance is a huge cost to the County, for the doctor's liability insurance. Commissioner Carter heard of issues from developers in Grant County. She would recommend keeping it as a Health District and work with the Health District to cover costs. Commissioner Allison showed March 20, i98i Columbia Basin Herald article, it shows that the issues were the same today as they were back in 1981. He said that he has gotten really good response from most cities for funding (not all). Commissioner Allison then rnoved to change the makeup of the Health District Board to g County Commissioners only. Commissioner Stevens seconded for discussion only. Commissioner Stevens said he thought it was too early to decide and they are premature in making such decision. His preference would be to hold off until some issues could be worked out with the Health District. Commissioner Carter stated that she also believed it is premature. Commissioner Allison stated he is concerned but since this has been occurring since 198i, these issues are still there. The County does not have "deep pocicets" like some think. Commissioner Stevens stated we have a 6 month waiting period to change to a Department. The Board should discuss this with cities, and does not want their participation to end. His preference is to hold off now; he is not ready for this yet. Commissioner Carter agrees. Commissioner Carter moved to rable this issue indefinitely, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed 2 to i. The hearing adjourned. COMMISSIONERS' DECEMBER 22, 2008 MINUTES Page 2 of 4 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The Commissioners approved and signed Resolution leTo. o8-ai4-CC establishing the effective date of salaries and benefits for employees classified on the Grant County non-bargaining salary schedule as January 1, 2009. The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Treasurer Co create a Veterans Relief Investment Account and signed Resolutioxi No. o8-ii5-CC creating this fund. The Commissioners appointed Arther Gerard to the Grant County Port District #�, replacing Dennis Weise from Commissioner District #g. The Commissioners signed the Public Worlcs Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. i2-� through No. i2-�12 in the total amount of $565,0�1.54, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until December 23, 2008. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2�., 2008: 8:0o a.m. —10:0o a.m. 1:3o p.m. — 2:5o p.m 2:3o p.m. — 2:5o p.m. g:oo p.m. — g:3o p.m. L Allison, Out J Strickler, ASC Update and Misc. BOCC Action 1. Vouchers for indigent defense, insurance, and/or grant administration. 2. Employment Contract, Director of Public Defense, between Grant County and Rafael A. Gonzales. g. 2009 Professional Services Agreement, Conflict and Overflow Investigator, between Grant County and Ellyn Berg, Integrity Investigations, for indigent defense. 4. 2009 Professional Services Agreement, Conflict and Overflow Investigator, between Grant County and Jim Patterson, Private Investigations, for indigent defense. 5. 2009 Professional Services Agreement, Interpreter, between Grant County and Maxy Jane Castillo, for indigent defense. 6. (2009) Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in the Juvenile Division of Grant County Superior Court (Juvenile Offenders Only), Part Time Contractors, between Grant County and Brian Anderson. �. For ossible BOCC review and signature: (2oog) Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in the Juvenile Division of Grant County Superior Court (Juvenile Offenders Only), Part Time Contractors, between Grant County and Lyliane Couture. 8. For osp sible BOCC review and signature: (2009) Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in the Juvenile Division of Grant County Superior Court (Juvenile Offenders Only), Full Time Contractors, between Grant County and Thomas Wolfstone. J Stoker, GMHC Update Adoption of the 2009 Grant County Budget 3�3o P•m• — 3�45 p•m. ConsentAgenda COMMISSIONERS' DECEMBER 22, 2008 MINUTES Page g of 4 The session was continued at 9:0o am with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerlc of the Board. J STRICKLER, ASC UPDATE AND MISC BOCC ACTION The Commissioners signed and approved items i through 4 as listed above. Items 5, �, and 8 did not arrive for the Commissioners approval. Item 6 is on hold for further review. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING, ADOPTION OF THE 2ooA GRANT COUNTY BUDGET Commissioner Carter moved to close the public comment portion of the 2009 budget hearings that began on December i, 2008. Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Carter moved to adopt the 2009 budget as drafted, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (IZesolution No. o8-xi3-CC) CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Carter moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously as presented below: COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE: Commissioners Office Vouchers Special Occasion License application for the Columbia Basin Crop Consultants Assoc., i7856 Rd A.5 N4V, Ephrata, WA 9882g; and Amended New License Application for El Paraiso, 589i Turnkey Rd NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, both from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Application for Community Litter Cleanup Program Funds for 20o9-2oii between Grant County and the Department of Ecology Solid Waste and Financial Assistance Program. Lobbyist Registration form for James (Jim) Potts to lobby before legislative committee members or state agencies concerned with Law and Justice, and Local Government. HUM�1N RESO URCES The Commissioners approved the recommendation from the Human Resources Director for the salary, wage, and/or position changes for Gloria Lopez, Flor Burgess, Susie Hall, Vicki Marlcs, Isidero Alvarez, and Martin Rafferty, Grant Mental Healthcare. The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes for Tammie Hechler, Human Resources. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 3- 2009 Health Services Agreement Addendum between Grant County (by and through the Sheriff's Office) and Chrystine L. Leonard, Mary Lou Delp, and Annie S. Miller, to extend the duration of their 2009 Health Services Agreement through December 31, 2009. 2009 Health Services Agreement between Grant County (by and through the Sherif#'s Office) and Vicki L. Bratton to provide reasonable and necessary basic medical care to inmates of the Grant County Jail and the County Worlc Release Facility. COMMISSIONERS' DECEMSER 22, 2008 MINUTES Page 4 of 4 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The Commissioners approved the request of the Emergency Management Director to apply for a Federal Homeland Security Grant to fund and build an Emergency Operations Center and offices for its department. This grant requires a 25% match of a one rnillion dollar grant, which could be hours worleed. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Familigia, LLC (Columbia River Reserve Phase II P.U.D.) File #06-4520-04, Final Plat Submission and Review. 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 $951�644•38� as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until December 29, 2008. WEDNESDAY. DECEMSER 24, 2008: No Scheduled Meetings THURSDAY and FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2,� and 26, 2008: Closed for Christmas Holiday Signed this _�_ day of , , 2009. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Gra t Cou ,, W hirr n Ci d�a er, Cha' �..e.___--_,_ Richard Stevens ��q � .<�°-..��-'t�)�. r�°C..._.... Carolann Swartz