HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BOCC (002)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of October 23, 2006
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with all the
Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign an Exoneration and Release Bond from
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company (CBIC) for Riverview at Crescent Bar, LLC in the
amount of $298,359.00 %r Water System Construction.
The Commissioners signed contracts between Grant County and Columbia Basin Ground
Water Management Area (GWMA) for the Coordination/Facilitation Position of the Executive
Director; Infonnation/Education Position of the Public Relations consultant; and the
Information/Education Position of the Executive Director. Contracts will be administered by the
Franklin Conservation District.
The Commissioners appointed Joe Carter to the Grant County Health Insurance
Committee.
The Commissioners held an open record public hearing that was continued from June 13,
2006 regarding a UDC amendment application from Maiers Enterprises. Reason for meeting
being tabled was in order to gather `legal advice' regarding counsel / board member review letter
from the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Commissioner Moore moved to close public
comment portion of the hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Allison and the motion
carried, Commissioner Allison moved to adopt proposal C as previewed with recommendation
to approve along with the 3 Findings of Fact. Commissioner Allison then amended his motion to
include the following change - one word in `Proposal C', 11th line, `mav' changed to `shall',
Commissioner Stevens seconded the motion. (Discussion followed). Commissioner Stevens
called for the question; Commissioners Stevens and Allison voted in favor of the amended
motion, Commissioner Moore voted against and the motion passed with a vote of 2 to 1. The
hearing adjourned.
The Commissioners held an open record public hearing regarding Interim Development
Regulations. Due to two different meeting times advertised, the Board agreed to postpone until
1:30 (latest time advertised). 1:30 pm Chairman Stevens stated that meeting had been continued
from 1:00 to 1:30 and turned the time over to the Planning Director. The Director stated the
Ordinance is relating to the adoption of Interim Official Controls temporarily amending the UDC
by implementing interim Zoning designations consistent with the Land Use Designation
approved by the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearing Board, as adopted in
Resolution 04-007-CC, and other matters properly relating. He also explained `Lamird's' and the
Act through the amendment and adoption of an updated Zoning map in order to implement Res,
# 04-007-CC. Commissioner Moore moved to close public comment portion of the hearing,
Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion carried. The Resolution/Ordinance had been
signed in September no need for a further motion. This meeting was held to give further public
comment, The hearing adjourned.
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Week of October 23, 2006
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign approval of the Special Occasion License
Application of the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake, 601 S Pioneer Way, Ste F, Moses
Lake, WA 98837, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
Commissioner Stevens and Allison moved to approve the recommendation of the Facilities
Director to award the purchase of the new chair lift connecting the old Courthouse and Annex on the
�rst floor to Sterling Elevator in the amount of $17,101.36.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Building Department/Fire Marshal Director
for a budget extension hearing in the amount of $68,997.00 to cover expenses associated with a new
position hired.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until October 24, 2006.
October 24, 2006
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerlc of the Board.
As of this date, the Board, by a majority vote, does approve for payment those vouchers
certi�ed by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24,080, and those expense reimbursement
claims cei�tified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amount $638,063.41, as
recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: Execution of
Contract for the Rd L-NE Maintenance Project; 2006-2007 Crushing Contract; Tnterfund Loan
for Sheriff's Office; and Use of the Public Works Meeting Room.
The Commissionexs signed the contract between Grant County and Basin Paving Co. for
the Rd L-NE maintenance Project.
The Commissioners held an open record public hearing regarding 2 budget extensions
needed by the Fairgrounds to purchase a F-150 pickup and a W-14 Case Loader in the amount of
$15,957,00. Extension #1 is to Fund #001, Dept #142; Ext #2 is to Fund #116, Dept #159.
Commissioner Moore moved to close the public record portion of the hearing, Commissioner
Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison moved to approve
the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Moore seconded and the mation passed
unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
The Commissioners notified all County employees of the 2007 Medical Insurance Plan
Changes to be effective January 1, 2007,
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Week of October 23, 2006
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Cormnissioner Moore, that
resolutions 06-246-CC and 06-247-CC, resolutions relating to supplemental extensions to the
Fairgrounds as presented above, be passed, The motion canied.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director for
Grant Mental Healthcare to promote Yolanda Reyes from a Crisis Response Specialist to the
Crisis Services Manager position.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until October 25, 2006.
October 25, 2006
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerlc of the Board.
The Commissioners held an open record public hearing that is being continued from
October 10, 2006 regarding UDC Amendments to Ch 23.04 Zoning and 25.02 Definitions. The
Planning Director reviewed the last hearing then Commissioner Stevens swore in the members of
the public. Public comment was talcen in favor and against the amendments. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner
Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens aslced of legal
counsel present an approximate length of time to go into Executive Session to discuss the
proposed changes. Legal proposed a 1-hour executive session. Commissioner Moore moved to
go into Executive Session for 1 hour, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The Commissioners resumed after a 1-hour executive session. The Board decided
to turn the recommendations over to the Land Use attorney's for review and recommendation.
When a recommendation is received, a public hearing will be held for action to be taken at that
time. Commissioner Moore reiterated that the Public Comment portion has been closed but can
be moved to reopen if necessary. The hearing adjourned.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign approval of the Special Occasion License
Application of the Ducks Unlimited — Pot Holes, 6965 El Camino St SE, Moses Lake, WA
98837, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
The Commissioners received and approved for distribution a request to initiate the Sicic
Leave Donation Policy for an employee of Sheriff's Offica.
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Week of October 23, 2006
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Ordinance no. 06-245-CC, an ordinance relating to the amendment of the Unified Development
Code 23,04.800(m) regarding duration of approval for Planned Unit Developments, be passed.
The motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until October 30, 2006.
Signed this ��-�� day of �j/o c� , 2006.
Att st:
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Richard Stevens, Chair
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