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GRANT COUNTY SOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, JULY i6, 2oi�:
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 9:3o a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
8:go a.m. — 9:0o a.m.
9:go a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
io:oo a.m. — io:15 a.m.
10:3o a.m. — io:45 a.m.
Elected Official Roundtable Meeting
G Baker, Technology Services Update
Commissioners Office Safety Meeting
Citizen Public Comment Period
Heath Gimmestad and Dale Wentworth and carne to discuss the request from the Columbia Basin
Ground Water Management Area (GWMA) to set a date for public hearing and take comment for
the purpose of considering the GWMA Aquifer protection Area in accordance with RCW 36.g6
and placing the GWMA Aqui%r Protection Area on the November 2012 ballot for the voters to
decide an assessment of rates to fund the Area. They are in support of the GWMA request.
Commissioner Stevens stated that the Board has been clear about the need of the support of the
Cities within Grant County. As of now, only Royal City, Mattawa, and Quincy have sent in letters
of support.
The rate structure being considered is $5.0o per parcel to start. Then it will depend upon the well
casing: 6" well casing $i35/yr and up to 20" well casing $400/yr. They discussed that citizen
outreach is necessary. The Commissioners will talce their recommendation under consideration.
xi:oo a.m. —11:5o a.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:5o p.m.
3:0o p.m. — 3:5o p.m.
4:0o p,m. — 4:2o p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
D Nelson, Community Development Update
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
J Gingrich, I'airgrounds Sewer Update
B Smith, District Court Update
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 amounts of $491�875•78� $579�036.00, $i,942•74�
and $i51,9og.75, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant Public Works County Payroll Salary Fund for July 1g,
2012.
Out of State travel request from Gail Goodwin, Directions in Community Living, Grant Integrated
Services, to attend the Washington State Association of Counties Association of County Human Services
Meeting from July 1�-19, 2oi2 in Vancouver, WA (travel is necessary through Oregon).
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TUESDAY, JULX i7, 2012:
The session was continued at io:3o a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance.
10:0o a.m. — 12:0o p.m.
io:oo a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
io:3o a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
R Stevens at Greater Columbia Behavior Health Meeting (Kennewicic)
(Time amended, see below)
C Swartz at After Action Review of June i5 REC Incident (REC
Firestation)
Open Record Public Hearing, 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
A public hearing is being held in accordance with Chapter 25.i2 of the Grant County Unified Development Code
to consider proposed amendments to the Grant County Comprehensive Plan submitted in accordance with the
criteria listed in the Unified Development Code adopted in October, 200o and as subsequently amended, and in
accordance with State Law RCW 36.�oA.
DESCRIPTION OF CLTRREI�TT PROPOSALs
A non-project proposal to consider the adoption of amendments to the Grant County 2006 GMA
Comprehensive Plan and re-zones. Proposed amendments considered for adoption include urban growth
boundary changes, site-specific land use designation changes, changes to Figure 5-5, Future Land use Map; and
rezones. The proposed amendments specifically include proposals submitted by the following applicants and
will be heard commencing at io:go a.m. on July i�, 2012 in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room on
the second floor of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington, at which time any person may appear
and be heard either for or against the approval of the proposed amendments to be considered at the public
hearing. PLEASE NOTE: Specific hearing times for the individual applications will not be established as the
hearing time for each application may vary; the applications will tentatively be heard sequentially as listed
below:
File #11-ti562 Port of Royal Slope —Urban Growth Boundary Change; Site-Specific Land
Use Re-designation and Zone Change. The subject area is approximately 416 acres in size
with a current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of "Rural Remote". The
applicant has submitted an application requesting the subject property be included within
the boundary of the Royal City Urban Growth Area (UGA), site specific land use re-
designation to "Urban Industrial" along with a Zone Change from Rural Remote to Urban
Heavy Industrial. The subject area is generally located approximately il/2 to 3 miles
south of Hwy 26 between Road E SW and F SW and adjacent to existing Port of Royal
Slope property. The parcels are located in Sections 18 & 19, Township i6 N., Range 26
E.W.M., (parcels # 16-oi34-ooi, 16-oi31-oo0 & 16-0�3�-001).
2. File #i2-�668 Port District #3 (Port of Mattawa� — Mattawa area — Site-Specific Land Use Re-
designation and Rezone. The subject site is comprised of 2 parcels totaling approx zi.i2 acres.
The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of the parcels is Residential — Medium
Density. The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re-designation application
requesting the subject property be re-designated to Commercial (Urban) along with an
application for a rezone from Urban Residential -g to Urban Commercial - The parcel is located
within the City of Mattawa's Urban Growth Area. The subject area is the located just west of
the City of Mattawa, parcel #s o2-iH54-000 and o2-1855-000. The parcel is bordered on the
north by Rd. 24 SW and on the east by Patchee Dr. SW. Parcels are located in a portion of S.
og, T. i4 N., R. 23E., W.M., Grant County, WA.
3. File #i2-566� Mark Gregson, John F. Vitone and Else Moe Vitone, Trustees — Coulee City area
— Site Specific Land Use Re-designation and Minor re-zone. The subject site is comprised of
approximately 8o t with a cuirent Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Agricultural
(Rangeland).
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The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re-designation application requesting
the subject property be re-designated to Rural Residential - i along with an application for a
rezone from Agriculture to Rural Residential - The parcel is not located within an Urban
Growth Area. The proposal site is a portion of parcel #i�-14o6-000. The parcel is located east
of Coulee City and is just south of Rd. 36 NE and is located in a portion of S. 02, T. 24 N, R 28
E. W.M., Grant County, WA.
Copies of the proposed amendment applications and Comprehensive Plan/FEIS and the 2oi2 Addendum to the
EIS are available for review at the Grant County Planning Department, 457 i� Ave N.W., Ephrata, Additional
bacicground data, including the petitions for urban growth boundary change, site specific land use re-
designation and other amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, SEPA checldists prepared for proposed
amendments, and other pertinent data is also available for public review. Contact Dorothy Black, Project
Planner at 754-2o1i, Ext. 625.
Due to lacle of a quorum available, Commissioner Carter moved to continue the hearing to July 2g, 2012 at
9:0o a.m. at which time a113 Commissioner will be available. Commissioner Stevens seconded via
telephone and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned.
i2:3o p.m. — 2:3o p.m.
i:go p.m. — g:oo p.m.
i:3o p.m. — 2:2o p.in.
2:3o p.m. — 2:5o p.m.
3:0o p.m. — 3:i5 p.m.
"Tentative Attendance" R Stevens at Deputy Mediation (Annex Meeting
room)
R Stevens at Greater Columbia Behavior Health Meeting (Izennewick)
D Pohle, Public Works Update
D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
Consent Agenda (Items i throughi4)
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve items 1
through 4, and 6 through 14, on the Consent Agenda as presented. Item 5 is being held in order to receive
letters of interest from the candidates. The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
i. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved)
2. Commissioners June 4, �i, and i8, 2oi2 Minutes for approval.
(Approved)
3. Claims Payment Request (Batch oi-69) from the Multi Agency
Communication Center in the amount of $i,221.79. (Approved)
4. Contract Ei2-i3o Amendment A between Washington State Military
Department and the Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC)
for the E9ii Enhanced 9�1 service; and signature authorization form.
(Approved)
5. Due to the resignation of 2- Grant County Port District #5 (Hartline)
Commissioners, leaving i Commissioner only, the Port has requested
the appointment of i new member. The candidates are:
a. Marvin Thomas
b. Cindy Cauble
(This item is being held in order to receive letters of
interest from the candidates)
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6. Closing documents (Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit, Statutory
Warranty Deed, Buyer's Estimated Closing Statement and
Commercial Lease) for the purchase of property located at 264 West
Division Street, Ephrata, WA (Parcel #130305000) owned by
Lemargie Kenison Wyman and Whitaker.(Approved.
Commissioner Stevens was not present to sign at the
Coaisent Agensla meeting but wa� available �/i8/a2 to �ign
missed signature spots)
�. Request from the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area
(GWMA) to set a date for public hearing and talce comment for the
purpose of considering the GWMA Aquifer protection Area in
accordance with RCW g6.36 and placing the GWMA Aquifer
Protection Area on the November 2oi2 ballot for the voters to decide
an assessment of rates �o fund the Area. (This item was approved
at this Consent Agenda meeting but then on �/2g/i2 the
decision was reversed and denied.)
GRANT INTEGRATED SERVICES
H. Contract between New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Services and the Washington State Department of Social and Health
Services (Children's Administration) to provide Specialized Services
to Domestic Violence Victims in marginalized populations for F'Y1g,
in the amount of $60,800.00. (t�pproved)
9. Exhibit B, Revision #6 of contract #1163-29349 between Grant
County Directions in Community Livin� DD program and
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in order
to add a new client. (Approved)
io. Grant Application between Grant County New Hope Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault Services and the Washington State
Department of Commerce / Office of Crime Victims Advocacy,
Community Services and Housing Division for the following funds:
(Approved)
a. Sexual Assault Core Services Application $i26,9oi.00
b. Sexual Assault Prevention Services $1i,774.00
c. Sexual Assault Special funds $82,g82.00
HUMAN RESOURCES
i1. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request
from Technology Services to restructure the Help Deslc Technician
Position into an Infrastructure Manager Position. The Director
recommends approval. (Approved)
TECHNOLOGY �SERVICES
i2. Out of State Travel for Brent Myricic to attend VMWare training from
August 2� — August 30, 2oi2 in San Francisco, CA. (Approved)
i3. Held from the July 3, 2012 Consent Agenda rneeting: Request to
hold a public hearing to declare surplus computer equipment as per
attached list and dispose of using TruRecycle.(Approved. It wa�
deterrnined that some items were going to be sold on eBay.
Clarif cation on which items will be recycled it needed)
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4:0o p.m. — 5:0o p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — BUILDING DEPARTMENT
i4. Professional Services Contract between Grant County and Tawna
Lou Whitford for the review of submitted residential plans for
conformance with the Washington State Building Code and all other
codes related to the construction of single family or duplex
residences within the jurisdiction of the County. (Approved)
R Stevens at Moses Lalee Trail Planning Team Meeting (ML City Hall)
Out of State travel request from Jalane Christian-Stoker, Executive Director, Grant Integrated Services, to
attend the Washington State Association of Counties Association of County Human Services Meeting from
July i�-18, 2oi2 in Vancouver, WA (travel is necessary through Oregon).
WEDNESDAY, JULY a8, 2oi2:
7:0o a.m. — 8:0o a.m.
9:0o a.m. — g:go a.m
9�3o a.m. — i2:oo p.m
9�3o a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
1:3o p.m. — 2:go p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY iQ, 2oi2:
9:0o a.m. — g:oo p.m.
i1:go a.m. —1:0o p.m.
6:3o p.m. — 8:0o p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2012:
C Swartz at GC EDC Board Meeting (ATEC, BBCC)
R Stevens, WRCIP All Board Conference Call
"Tentative Attendance" R Stevens at Deputy Mediation (Annex Meeting
Room) (Cancelled)
TOURISM BOARD
WebSense Meeting (Annex Meeting room)
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
C Swartz at GC EDC Luncheon (ATEC, BBCC)
C Swartz at Grant Transit Authority Board Meeting (Moses Lake Facility)
9:0o a.m. — 3:0o p.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
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Signed this ---�� day of - ; 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Carolann Swartz