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Week of June 24,1996
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by
Chairman Tim Snead. All of the Commissioners were in attendance with the Clerk of the
Board.
The Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the preceding session as
written.
The Commissioners authorized Chairman Tim Snead to sign Amendment A & B
of Contract Number 1-96-2496-4 and Amendment A of Contract MD976141 between the
State of Washington Military Department and Grant County.
Chairman Snead was authorized to sign approval of the Liquor License
assumption from Robert Michael Macey, Dba Glass and Pitcher Tavern.
The Commissioners approved the salary of Karen Sutter at $8.00 per hour to work
three mornings per week in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
The Commissioners approved the request by Jeff Block of the Assessors Office
to take two days off without pay.
The Commissioners approved the request by the Juvenile Probation Department
for some changes in items funded in their budget.
The Commissioners approved the Request for Transfer of funds in the Law and
Justice Fund #121, Department #16'3 Juvenile Project #117 in the amount of
$2,465.28.
The Commissioners approved the request by the Juvenile Probation Department
for the purchase of a mixer in the amount of $3,000 from Law and Justice Funds.
The Commissioners set the following matters from the Planning Commission for
Public Meeting:
Fire District #5 rezone set for July 9,1996 at 3:30 p.m.
James B. Gregg Plat alteration set for July 15,1996 at 1:30 p.m.
Jimmy Reavis Plat alteration set for July 15,1996 at 2:30 p.m.
The Commissioners received a request for vacating the streets and an alley
located in the resurvey of addition to Trinidad.
The Commissioners approved the request for increase of hours of Mental Health
Grand Coulee Clerical Receptionist position from 15 to 30 hours per week, effective July
1,1996.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner
Allison that Resolution Number 96 -75 -CC regarding the PUD Privilege Tax be passed.
The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner
Allison that Resolution Number 96 -76 -CC relating to the transfer of funds within the 1996
budget of the Current Expense Fund #001, Building/ Fire Marshal Department #116 in
the amount of $37,642 be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the zone change request
from Suburban -Agriculture to Suburban -3 by Reza Firouzi. A motion was made by
Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Fancher to uphold the Planning
Commission denial and apply findings #5 and #6 from the Planning Commission
minutes and for Staff to write up any additional findings. The motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was
continued until June 25,1996.
June 26,1996
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioner in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding 10:00 a.m. Bid
Opening(Auctioneering Services), 10:30 Bid Opening('P' NW), 11:00 a.m. Public
Hearing(Six year Road Program), 11:30 Public Hearing (Franchise Application), Contract
Execution-McConihe Flats Road, CRP Resolution 11.2 NW, Vehicle Purchase -Wilson
Creek School District, Road Vacation request-Westshore Drive.
A Bid Opening was held regarding Auctioneering Services. The bids were referred
to Public Works for their review and recommendation.
A Bid Opening was held regarding P -NW, Bridge #336 and Bridge #337. The
bids were referred to Public Works for their review and recommendation.
The Commissioners attended a pre -hearing conference at Ephrata City Hall
regarding Growth Management.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of June
in the amount of $246,327.02.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval #6-1
through #6-4 in the total amount of $19,088.15.
The Commissioners approved the Engineer's recommendation for the request to
the County Road Department for reimbursable work requested by the Town of Hartline.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead
that Resolution Number 96 -77 -CC setting a Public Hearing for July 16,1996 at 1:00 p.m.
relating to the facts requiring an appropriation and expenditure of funds for the Veteran's
Assistance Fund #104, Department #146 in the amount of $2,000 be passed. The
motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead
that Resolution Number 96 -78 -CC setting the salary for the County Prosecuting Attorney
be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead
that Resolution Number 96 -79 -CC authorizing the Grant County Sheriff to apply to IAC
for ORV Funds be passed. The motion carried.
A Public Hearing was held and a motion was made by Commissioner Fancher,
seconded by Commissioner Allison that Resolution Number 96 -80 -CC in the matter of
adopting a comprehensive six year transportation improvement program for the ensuing
six years be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner
Allison that Resolution Number 96 -81 -CC in the matter of initiating County Road Project
designated as CRP No. 96-19 be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the application for Franchise
requested by Shaw Vineyards,lnc. to enter upon, construct, operate, and maintain 12"
PVC pipe along the Wahluke Road right of way for watering. A motion was made by
Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner Allison that the franchise be
granted. The motion carried.
The Commissioners signed a Contract with North Central Construction, Inc. on the
McConihe Road project.
The Commissioners were notified that Wanda Stratton of District Court was on
leave without pay from May 31,1996 through June 21,1996 and she chooses to allow her
insurance coverage to lapse, and she will re -enroll in December of 1996 for coverage to
begin in January 1997.
As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those
vouchers included in the list filed iin the Auditors Office 6/24/96 in the total amount of
$725,981.47.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was
adjourned until July 1,1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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