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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, JULY 2g, 2oi�:
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:3o a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
8:3o a.m. — 9:0o a.m. Elected Official Roundtable Meeting
9:0o a.m. — 9:go a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, 2oi2 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
(continued from Jul��, 2oiz�
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing (continued from July i7, 2012) to
consider a 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 CURRENT PROPOSALo
A non-project proposal to consider the adoption of amendments to the Grant Couniy 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:3o a.m. on July 1�, 2oi2 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 liTOTE: 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:
i. File #1i-�562 Port of Ropal 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 11/2 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 S i8 & i9, T i6 N, R 26 E W.M., (parcels # i6-
oi34-ooi, i6-oi3i-000 and i6-o13i-ooi).
Dorothy Blacic, Senior Planner, stated the Planning Commission and Staff recommend
approval. Commissioner Carter moved to approve the Urban Growth Boundary Change
and Land Use Redesignation recognizing the 9 Findings of Fact.
Commissioner Carter moved to approve the minor zone change as presented recognizing
the io Findings of Fact. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
2. File #12-�668 Port District #g (I'ort of Mattawa) — Mattawa area — Site-Specific Land
Use Re-designation and Rezone. The subject site is comprised of 2 parcels totaling approx
21.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 -3 to Urban
Commercial - The parcel is located within the City of Mattawa's Urban Growth Area.
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The subject area is the located just west of the City of Mattawa, parcel #s o2-1854-00o and o2-
�855-000. 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. 2gE., W.M., Grant County, WA.
Tyler Lawrence, Assistant Planner, stated the Planning Commission and Staff recommend
approval. Commissioner Swartz moved to approve the Site Specific Land Use Designation
recognizing the 9 Findings of Fact. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Swartz moved to approve the minor zone change as presented recognizing the
io Findings of Fact. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
3. File #Y2-,�66A 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 f with a current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of
Agricultural (Rangeland). The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re-
designation application requesting the subject property be re-designated to Rural Residential -
1 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�-i4o6-
000. The parcel is located east of Coulee City and is just south of Rd. g6 NE and is located in a
portion of S o2, T 24 N, R 28 E W.M., Grant County, WA.
Tyler Lawrence, Assistant Planner, stated the Planning Commission and Staff recommend
approval.
Commissioner Swartz moved to approve the Minor Zone Change as presented
recognizing the 1oFindings of Fact. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Carter moved to approve the Land Use Redesignation as presented
recognizing the 9 Findings of Fact. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Carter moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner
Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Swartz moved to approve a113 Comprehensive Plan Amendments presented today.
Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
(Resolution No. i2-o46-CC)
9�3o a.m. — io:2o a.m.
io:go a.m. — io:45 a.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:go p.m
g:oo p.m. — 4:0o p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEIVIS
Budget and Finance Meeting (Cancelled)
Citizen Public Comment Period (No public in attendance)
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
C Carter and C Swartz at Tour of REC Silicon (Moses Lake)
After further review and consideration, the Commissioners denied a July 1�, 2oi2 Consent Agenda
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 Aquifer Protection Area on the November 2oi2 ballot
for the voters to decide an assessment of rates to fund the Area.
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Originally signed by Commissioners Carter and Swartz, it was determined that the Chair, Commissioner
Stevens needed to sign this item: Contract E�2-13o Amendment A between Washington State Military
Department and the Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC) for the E9ii Enhanced 9ii service.
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2oi2:
The session was continued at 9:0o a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance.
9:0o a.m. — 9:5o a.m. J Stricl�ler, ASC Update and Misc BOCC Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve items i
through 4 on the ASC Agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
1.
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Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or
grant administration. (Approved)
NCWRSN-Grant County Cornmunity Mental Health Services
Medicaid Agreement #2, No. i2oi GRAN'T. Term is October 1, 2011
through September 30, 2013. (Approved)
NCWRSN-Grant County Community Mental Health Services State-
OnlyAgreement, Amendment #2, No. 1202. Term is October i, 2oii
through September go, 2oi3. (Approved)
Request for legal funds and to defend and indemnify Chief
Investigator Jerry Jasman in a lawsuit filed by Pxosecutor D. Angus
Lee, to the extent that he was acting within the scope of his
employment and in good faith. (Approved)
ip:go a.m. — io:4o a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, OIC of WA CDBG Public Services Grant
from Department of Commerce, Budget Extension
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider a budget extension requests
from the Administrative Services Coordinator in the amount of $131,042.0o to renew the CDBG
Public Services Grant (Contract No. i2-65400-002) awarded from the Washington State
Departrnent of Commerce. The subrecipient is the OIC of Washington.
Commissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner
Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Carter moved to approve
the budget extension as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Resolution No. i2-o48-CC)
�i:oo a.m. —11:2o a.m.
i:3o p.m. — 2:2o p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:2o p.m.
W Swanson, Juvenile Court and Youth Services Update
D Pohle, Public Worles Update
i. Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work
between Grant County and Town of Wilson Creele for i) fill cracks on
walking path 2) sweep following roads; Railroad, ist St,, 4th St., and
Sprague for cost of work
Open Record Public Hearing, Adopting a Comprehensive 6 Year
Transportation Improvement Program
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to adopt the 6 Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the years 2oi3-2oi8. Derek Pohle, Public Worlcs Director, went over
the program being proposed.
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Commissioner Carter moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner
Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Swartz moved to approve
the 6 Year Transportation Improvement Program as presented. Commissioner Carter seconded
and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Resolution Noo i2-o47-CC)
2:go p.m. — 2:5o p.m. D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
Pursuant to RCW 42.3o.i1o(i)(i) Commissioner Stevens called an Executive Session to order at
3:04 p.m. to go unti13:1g p.m. regarding REC and Litigation and Potential Jasman Litigation. In
attendance were Commissioners Stevens, Carter, Swartz, D. Angus Lee, Prosecuting Attorney, and
Lee Pence, Civil Deputy Attorney. Commissioner Stevens closed the session at 3:1g p.rn.
g:oo p.m. — g:i5 p.m. Consent Agenda (Items i through 9)
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved)
2. Commissioners June 25, 2oi2 Minutes for approval. (Approved)
g. Recommendation from the Franl�lin County Board of Commissioners
to appoint Gary Garnant as a member of the Hanford Advisory Board
and Bob Adler as the alternate. (Approved)
HUMAN RESOURCES
4. Personnel Action Request for the salary, wage, and/or position
changes for Royer DeChenne, Facilities and Maintenance; and Jalane
Christian-Stolcer, Grant Integrated Services. (Approved)
5. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request
from the Auditor's Office for an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to
hire i Payroll Administrator due to a recent resignation. The
Director recornmends approval. (Approved)
6. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a second
request for initiation of the Sicic Leave Donation Policy for Public
Works recipient No. 12-03. The Direcior recommends approval.
(Approved)
GRANI' INTEGRATED SERVICE
�. Request for reconsideration of a previous denial for the purchase of a
microwave for Directions in Community Living Staff to use at one of
their facilities. (After discussion, the Commissioners
approved the request to purchase a microwave.)
8. Request to allow the property tax revenues collected pursuant to
RCW �i.2o.iio currently shared by Grant Mental Healthcare and
Directions in Community Living, to be allocated i00% to DCL. The
amount is approximately $i8o,000.0o annually. (Approved)
9. After advertising an Request for Proposal for a research organization
to conduct a county wide needs assessment to determine the current
needs, strengths, and gaps in the local mental health, substance
abuse, developmental disabilities and domestic violence/sexual
assault systems with the intention to aid community stakeholders in
understanding priority areas, which will enable GrIS to apply for
rnore Federal Grants. The only response received was from the
Gilmore Research Group in the amount of $i62,000,00. (Thi� item
is being held far fuxther review)
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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 amounts of $6i�,849•39 and $640,658.40, as
recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
Proclamation of Local Emergency Pursuant to RCW 38. ,2.0�o due to inclement weather on July 20, 2oi2
where severe weather caused earth movement and roadway flooding closures, as well as power outages
due to excessive storm waters, win, and lightening causing ingress and egress issues within Grant County.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012:
The session was continued at 9:0o a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance.
9:0o a.m. — 9:2o a.m.
9:go a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
io:oo a.m. — ro:2o a.m.
io:go a.m. — io:5o a.m.
ii:oo a.m. — ii:2o a.m.
ii:go a.m. — �i:5o a.m.
5:0o p.m. — 6:0o p.m.
B Hill, Public Defense Update
S Kozer, Public Defense Update (Cancelled)
G Baker, Technology Services Update
T Jones, Sheriffs Office Update
B Warren, Grant Integrated Services Update
R Stevens, Finance Committee Update
Commissioners at Community Meeting in Desert Aire (Sagebrush Senior
Center)
THURSDAY. JULY 26, 2oi2s
8:0o a.m. — 9:go a.m.
9�3o a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
9�3o a.m. —1:0o p.m.
io:oo a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
4:0o p.m. — 5:0o p.m
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE STAFF MEETING
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
R Stevens at Columbia River Policy Advisory Group Meeting (Hal
Holmes Center, Ellensburg)
C Carter at Homeless Task Force Meeting (Moses Lake Community
Health Center)
VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
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FRIDAY, JULY 2�, 2012
9:0o a.m. — g:oo p.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
ii:oo a.m. — 3:0o p.m. R Stevens at EW COG Meeting (Davenport)
Signed this ��� day of � , 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Carolann Swartz