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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2oog�
10:0o a.m. — io:3o a.m.
xi:oo a.m. — 11:45 a.m.
12:0o p.m. — i:oo p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:5o p.m.
g:oo p.m. — 3:5o p.m.
Commissioners Worlc Session and ASC Agenda
1. Vouchers for indigent defense, insurance, and/or grant
administration.
2. BOCC signature on GC Administrative Support/Oversight
Employee Time Sheet on CDBG Grant #o8-F96ii9-oo3, GC Fire
District #3, George Fire Station Expansion for November 2009.
3. BOCC and/or BOCC Chair signature on the following Grant
County/North Columbia Community Action Council CDBG
Public Services Grant renewal materials/forms:
• Citizen Participation Plan (updated from previous version to
reflect the change in name for the Department of Commerce
from the Department of Community Trade and Economic
Development);
• CDBG Project Summary Sheet; and
• Title VI Certification
4. BOCC review and rating of proposals submitted to Grant County
for management of the Department of Commerce Homelessness
Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program grant in the amount
of $382,288.00.
5. BOCC selection of firm/agency to enter into a professional
contract/subrecipient agreement with for management of the
Department of Commerce Homelessness Prevention and Rapid
Re-Housing Program grant in the amount of $g82,288.00.
6. Budget Extension request from the Grant County Tourism
Commission in the amount of $4,000.0o to cover Centennial
Celebration outstanding invoices; request to transfer these funds
if extension is approved at the public hearing.
Technology Services Budget Meeting
EO/DH Monday Luncheon
D Reynolds, Planning Growth Committee Conference Call
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at io:oo a.m. with all the Commissioners in
attendance with the Clerle of the Board.
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AND ASC AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz, to approve items 1
through 6 on the Work Session and ASC Agendas. A public hearing was set for December 28, 2009 at
i�:oo a.m. for item #6. The motion passed unanimously.
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COMMISSIONERS' DECEMBER �, 2009 MINUT�S
D REYNOLDS, EXECUTIVE SESSION CONFERENCE CALL RE: MOSES LAKE VS. GRANT
COUN'TY
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) Commissioner Carter opened the session at 2:03 p.m. to go unti12:2g
p.m. The session was continued for another 10 minutes. Commissioner Carter closed the session at 2:33
p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Anna Reffett and Doug Hendricicson (Reffett Ridge
Short Plat) File #08-52o7-oi Final Plat Submission and Review.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until December 8,
2009.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2ooA:
9:3o a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
io:oo a.m. — io:2o a.m.
11:0o a.m. — 1i:i5 a.m.
i2:oo p.m. — i:3o p.m.
1:3o p.m. — 2:0o p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 3:3o p.m.
4:0o p.m. — 4�45 P.m.
5�3o p.m. — �:oo p.m.
Open Record Public Hearing, Ordinance adopting a new Ch. 6.g8 to the
Grant County Code titled "Graffiti Abatement Code"
Open Record Public Hearing, NCCAC Commerce Public Services Grant
Closeout on Grant #09-64009-002; and (2) application for 2oio
Commerce Grant Funding
ConsentAgenda
C Carter at Columbia Basin DV and SA Consortium Meeting (Samaritan
Hospital)
D Pohle, Public Works Update and Budget Meeting
Public Defense Budget Meeting
C Swartz at Homeless Taskforce Meeting (Samarian Hospital)
R Stevens, District Court Negotiations
Commissioners at PARC Annual Staff Appreciation Dinner (Grant
Integrated Services)
The session was continued at 9:3o am with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerlc of the
Board.
OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW CH. 6.g8 TO THE
GRANT COLTNTY CODE TITLED "GRAFFITI ABATEMENT"
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance creating section 6.38
to the Grant County Code relating to graffiti abatement. John Turley, Undersheriff, discussed the creation
of this Ordinance. Currently there are approx. 50o citizens involved in community blocic watches. They
only hope to increase these numbers. Intervention and prevention are what the Sheriffs Office is
concentrating on.
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COMMISSIONERS' DECEMBER 7, 2009 MINUTES
Dave Nelson, Director of Community Development, stated that the best deterrent of graffiti is to have it
removed quickly. If you own property, it's your responsibility to lceep it graffiti free. That's part of the
responsibility of owning property. Commissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of
the hearing. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner
Stevens moved to approve the ordinance as presented, Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Ordinance / Resolution No. o9-io6-CC)
OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, NCCAC COMMERCE PUBLIC SERVICES GRAI�TT
CLOSEOUT ON GRANT #o -�6400 -002; AND APPLICATION FOR 2oio COMME1tCE
GRANT FUNDING
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing for NCCAC Commerce Public Services Grant
Closeout on #og-64009-002 and an application for 2010 Commerce Grant Funding. June Strickler,
Administrative Services Coordinator, discussed the proposed and notified the Commissioners that all
hand outs are available in English and Spanish and that a Spanish interpreter is here to assist if necessary.
Available handouts: (i) Community Development Blocic Grant Program description, (2) Federal
Regulations 24 CFR 5�0.486(a), (g) Public Participation Plan (PPP), and a(4) Grant County's adopted
CDBG Grievance Procedure form (an attachment to the PPP). Ms. Striclder has a resolution for signature
with certifications of compliance for CDBG public services grant only. Candi Allison, NCCAC, discussed
the program. She stated that the funding level is for 20�o is the same as 2009. Commissioner Swartz
moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the closeout of the 2009 grant and
approval of the 2oio funding application. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Resolution No. 09-1o5-CC)
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Swartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the
motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance, as presented below:
COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE:
Commissioners Office Vouchers
Special Occasion license application for Grant County Fire District #8, PO Box i�28, Mattawa,
wA 99349� from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Re�olution No. o9-so7-CC of the Grant County Board of Commissioners, malcing a declaration
of substantial need for purposes of the setting the limit factor for the property tax levy for 2oxo.
Ordinance/Resolution increasing the following district levy amounts by i% for 2oio:
• Mental Health Fund increase $1,785.00 (No. 09-1o8-CC)
• Current Expense Fund increase $i1g,5oo.00 (No. o9-io9-CC)
• Veteran's Fund increase $784.00 (No, og-110-CC)
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COMMISSIONERS' DECEMBER 7, 2009 MINUTES
D POHLE, PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
Resolution No. o9-iii-CC in the matter of adopting the 2oio annual road program.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners approved the budget extension request from the Fairgrounds in the amount of
$133�o34•6i. The hearing was set for December 2H, 2009 at ii:oo a.m.
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•o90, in the amounts of $233,168.8� as recorded on a listing
and made available to the Board.
As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers as presented by the
Grant County Health District: Payroll Vouchers No. i— 4, and General Fund Vouchers No. 5— 84, in the
amount of $175�733•6i; 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 9,
2009.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER �, 2oocZ
�:oo a.m. — 8:0o a.m.
9�3o a.m. — 11:3o a.m.
x:go p.m. — 2:go p.m.
2:45 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.
4:0o p.m. — 5:0o p.m.
�:oo p.m. — 9:0o p.m.
C Swartz at GC EDC Board Meeting (ATEC)
C Swartz, Disability Board Meeting
Sheriff's Office Budget Meeting
Department of Community Development Budget Meeting
Planned Growth Committee Meeting with Cities and Towns
Commissioners at Health Board Meeting (Public Works)
The session was continued at 1:3o pm with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerlc of the
Board.
PLANNED GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITIES AND TOWNS
Jim Whitaker moved to nominate Gilbert Alvarado of Moses Lake to chair the Planned Growth
Committee. Darryl Pearcy, City of George, seconded the motion. No other names were nominated so Jim
Whitalzer moved to close the nominations. Wes Crago, City of Ephrata, seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously appointing Gilbert Alvarado as the Chairman of the Committee.
Jim Whitaker representing Electric City moved to remove Policy io from the Grant County Planning
Policy. Mike Leavitt, Town of Warden, seconded and the motion passed with i4 yes's and the Grant
County Commissioners abstaining. The meeting adjourned.
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COMMISSIONERS' DECEMBER �, 2009 MINUTES
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioner approved the budget extension request of the Chief Accountant to cover the
following year end expenses:
• Fund #111153
e Fund #135196
• Fund #503182
• Fund #506186
• Fund #125167
• Fund #128170
• Fund #303000
Treasurer's O&M
Emergency Comm
Interfund Insurance
Unemployment
D.D. Residential
New Hope
Bond Construction
The public hearing was set for December 28, 2009 at 11:0o am.
$5,000.00
$350,000.00
$61,000.00
$166,000.00
$318,851.00
$57,843.00
$2,700,000.00
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until December ii,
2009.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER io, 2ooA:
8:go a.m. — g:3o a.m.
9:0o a.m. — 10:3o a.m.
9:0o a.m. — 3:0o p.m.
ii:oo a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
i:oo p.m. — g:oo p.m.
C Swartz at Central Safety Committee Meeting (Multi-Purpose Rm)
R Stevens at MACC Meeting (Moses Lake Armory Bldg)
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HF..ARINGS
R Stevens at LEPC Meeting (Moses Lalce PUD office)
R Stevens at NCCAC Board Meeting (Housing Authority Office)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1i, 2ooA:
9:0o a.m. — 3:0o p.m.
i2:oo p.m. — 2:0o p.m.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
C Swartz at Big Bend Resource Conservation and Development Council
(Pillar Rock Grill, Moses Lalee)
The session was continued at io:oo am with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerlc of the
Board.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve an
emergency purchase request by Grant Integrated Services for a new phone console. The motion passed
with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until December 14,
2009.
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COMMISSIONERS' DECEMBER �, 2009 MINUTES
Signed this �� day of ° , 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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