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GRANT COUNTY SOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, AUGUST �1, 2004:
8:go a.m. — 8:5o a.m.
9:0o a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
io:oo a.m. — io:2o a.m.
io:2o a.m. — io:5o a.m.
11:0o a.m. - 11:2o a.m.
i2:oo p.m. —1:0o p.m.
1:go p.m. — i:4o p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:2o p.m.
3:0o p.m. — 3:5o p.m.
Elected Official Roundtable Discussion
J Stricl�ler, ASC Update/Misc. BOCC Action
1. Request for release of grant award monies in the amount of
$60,000.0o to the City of George for SIP No. 2008-03, which project
was approved through BOCC Resolution No. 08-o21-CC, based on
the recipient's having met all requirements and provided the County
supporting documentation.
Commissioners Office Safety Meeting
Commissioners Work Session and PCC Rail Authority Discussion
i. Budget Extension request from the Sheriffs Office in the amount of
$i,i65.00 to purchase a Tonneau Cover for one of their INET
vehicles. Funding comes from their INET Suspense Account.
2. Budget Extension request from the Sheriff's Office in the amount of
$ig,182.0o to purchase Office and Operating Supplies and Small
Tools using an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
FY2oo9 Local Solicitation.
Open Record Public Hearing, Ordinance creating Ch. 2.go of the Grant
County Code called Indigent Public Defense
Commissioners at Road District Supervisor Luncheon (Tequila's
Restaurant)
Open Record Public Hearing, District Court Budget Extension
B Varney, Unemployment Fund Discussion
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:0o a.m. with the Deputy Clerk of the
Board.
J STRICKLER. ASC UPDATE AND MISC BOCC ACTION
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz, to approve item 1 on
the ASC Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION PCC RAIL AUTHORITY DISCUSSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to approve items i and
2 on the Work Session Agenda. A public hearing was set for both extensions on September 23, 2009 at
1i:3o a.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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The Commissioners then opened public comment to discuss the proposed PCC Rail Authority TIGER
Grant application request for funding in the amount of $82 million to fund track improvements which
have been prioritized and supported by engineering studies done by the State of Washington. These funds
would allow a much needed refurbishment of the lines and also reconnect the PV Hooper and P& L
Branch Lines that have been separated for two years due to a wildfire that destroyed the connection. The
rail lines are a vital part of the State's transportation networlc and offer great potential for economic
growth to the areas surrounding the rail lines. There was no public in attendance; therefore no negative
comments were received.
OPEN RECORD PUSLIC HERAING ORDINANCE CREATING CH 2,3o OF THE GRANT
COUN'I'Y CODE CALLED INDIGENT PUBLIC DEFENSE
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider an ordinance creating chapter 2.go
of the Grant County Code named "indigent public defense". Washington Legislature has mandated that
counties adopt standards for the delivery of indigent defense services through RCW io.ioi.ogo. Ray
Gonzalez, Director of Public Defense urged the commissioners to adopt this ordinance.
Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Swartz
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Swartz moved to adopt the Ordinance as
presented. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
(Ordinance No, 09-o76-CC)
OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, DISTRICT COURT BUDGET EXTENSION
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing regarding a budget extension request from
District Court in the amount of $1,000.0o for DUI Court using a donation from Wal-Mart.
Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of this hearing. Commissioner Swartz
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Swartz moved to approve the budget
extension as presented. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The
hearing adjourned. (Resolution No. 09-o77-CC)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners approved and signed a County Program Agreement No. 0963-6622� for Specialized
Services �o Victims of Domestic Violence from Marginalized Populations between Grant County, New
Hope Domestic Violence, and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a face sheet for Grant No. Fo9-gllog-o15 between Grant
County, New Hope Domestic Violence, and the Washington State Department bf Commerce for a STOP
Violence against Women Formula Grant Program, a grant pass through allocation to improve the
community response to violence against women.
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 q.2.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amounts of$57o,2ii.�1 and $�73,030.97, as
recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners signed the Public Worles Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. o8-i through No. 08-
x22 in the total amount of $i,257,080.28 as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
As there were no further items to come before the Board, the session was continued until September 1,
2009.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2ooA:
9:0o a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
9:0o a.m. — 9:go a.m.
10:0o a.m. —10:2o a.m.
�o:go a.m. — io:5o a.m.
ii:oo a.m. — ii:5o a.m.
i:3o p.m. — g:oo p.m.
g:oo p.m. — g:2o p.m.
3:3o p.m. — 3�45 p.m.
4:0o p.m. — 4:2o p.m.
T Hechler, Current Litigation (Small Meeting Rm)
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD MEETING
A Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
L Stoltman, Conservation District Update RESCHEDULED TO 4�PM
V Cummings, Fairgrounds Update
D Pohle, Public Worlcs Update (Small Meeting Rm)
i. Local Agency Agreement for the Potato Hill Road Overlay between
Grant County and the Washington State Department of
Transportation.
G Goodwin, Developmental Disabilities Grant Application
ConsentAgenda
L Stoltman, Conservation District Update
The session was continued at 9:0o a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
D POHLE, PUBLYC WORICS UPDATE
The Commissioners approved item 1 as listed above.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz, to approve the ifiems
on the Consent Agenda as listed below:
COMMI,SSIONERS' OFFICE:
Commissioners Office Vouchers
Request from W. Ron Balcer to be reappointed to the Grant County Water Conservancy Board for
another 6 year term.
GIZAN'I' MENTAL HEALTHCAI2.E
Application for $i,000,000.00 grant funding for their Cityview Boarding Home. The Public
Worles Board Rural Grant program was created in the 20o9-2oii Capital Budget. $9�531,00o has
been allocated for local governments in rural counties (as defined in RCW 43.i6o.2o). The
purpose of this grant program is to provide a resource for local governments to fund public worles
projects that will create jobs in these small communities.
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CLEKK'S OFFICE
Lacal Records Grant 2oa9-�i Applicatian between Grant County, the Clerlc's Office, and tlxe Office
of the Secretaiy of State - Washington Statc Archives.
DISI"RICT CC?UR7"
Out of State Tiavel far Ghelsea L. Price to attend a Case Manager training in Reno, NV. Funding
is through a DUI Court Grant fronn the Washington Traffic Safety Cam�nission.
HUMA.N RESO URC�S
Persannel Actian Requcst 12ecom rnendation from the Corrections Department to create 2 regular
fi�ll time nurse positions in lieu of 2 contracted nurse positions.
As there were na further items ta come before the 13oard, the session was continued until September �,
�009.
WEDNESDAI'� SEPTEMBER 2, 2ooA:
lo.00 a.m. — 3:ao p.m.
�.i:aa a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
1:ao p.m. — 2:0o p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:3o p.xn.
2:go p.m. — 4:ga p.m.
7:0o p.m. — 8.3o p.m,
R Stevens at Comrnissioners PAG/Watershed Plaliners Meeting
(Moses Lake Canv Ctr)
MACC INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT DISCUSSIaN
C Swartz at Homeless Taskforce Meeting {Samaritan Hosp)
C Carter at Canvassing Board Meeting (Elections)
C Swartz at Assac. of tiVA Business's Meeting (ATEC)
PLANNING C(JMMISSIQN
The session was continuec� at 9:ao a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
MISCELI,ANEOUS ITEMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Coinmissioner Swartz to:
i. Approve the request of the Eme rgency Management Director ta move the Department to the
building located at 1�2� E. Wheeler Rd, Moses Lalce (old FARC �acility);
2. Approve the Personnel Action Request Recommendatian from the Htiman Resources
Directar to initiate the second Siclt Leave Donation Policy far an employee of the Sheriff's
Office (Recipient Na. o9-a6).
As thex e were na further items to come before the Board, the session was continued to September �, 2dOg.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER �, 2ooc,Z
�:oo a.m. — 8:0o a.m.
9:0o a.m. —10:0o a.m.
i2:oo p.m. — r2:go p.m.
i:3o p.m. — g:3o p.m.
C Swartz at ML Chamber Response Team Meeting
(Moses Lake Chamber Office)
C Carter at KBSN Radio (Moses Lake)
C Carter at Law Library Meeting (Law Library) CAllTCELLED
C Carter at Area Ageing/Council of Governments Meeting (E Wenatchee
Office)
Signed this ��- day of _ 4��, 2009.
BOARD OF COUN�i' COMMISSIONERS
Gr�t Couniy, �j'qishii�gton
Richard Stevens
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Carolann Swartz