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Week of March 11,1996
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with
all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the preceding session as
written.
The Commissioners approved the salary of Wade Hilliard of the Sheriffs Office at
90 percent of Deputy Step Level II effective March 1,1996.
The Commissioners approved out of State travel for Detective Dave Ponozzo to
travel to Arizona to return a prisoner to federal custody.
The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Donna Clark of the Sheriff's
Office to $8.00 per hour effective March 1,1996.
The Commissioners approved the request by the Sheriff's Office to purchase 3
radar units in the total amount of $3,210.
The Commissioners received the list of Settlement Lands in Grant County acquired
by the United States.
The Commissioners approved the purchase of a Penium Board for the Sheriff's
Office Computer system from Law and Justice Funds in the amount of $640.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner
Fancher that Resolution Number 96 -27 -CC in the matter of a County policy regarding
Alcohol and Drug -Free Workplace and compliance with the Drug -Free Workplace Act of
1988 be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner
Fancher that Resolution Number 96 -28 -CC in the matter of County Policy regulating
smoking in County owned and operated facilities, on County owned and controlled
grounds and in County owned or operated vehicles be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner
Fancher that Resolution Number 96 -29 -CC in the matter of County policy regarding a
hazard communication plan which includes notification to employees of all hazardous
substances with which they might be exposed be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner
Allison that Resolution Number 96 -30 -CC in the matter of denying an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan of Grant County in the matter of changing the zoning from
Agriculture to Suburban -2 in a portion of Sections 13 and 14, Township 20 North, Range
28 East, W.M. requested by Jack Brown be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner
Allison that Resolution Number 96 -31 -CC in the matter of County Planning regarding a
contract for services between Benton County and CH2MHill Consulting, on behalf of
Benton, Grant, and Franklin Counties be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners set a Public Hearing for April 2,1996 at 1:30 p.m. regarding
the Brian and Verna Guild zone change request from General -Commercial to Residential -
2 on 4 lots in the Lakeview Park Plat.
The Commissioners set a Public Meeting for March 26,1996 at 1:30 p.m. regarding
the Bernie Van Diest request for a one year extension on the Preliminary Plat of West
Pointe Estates.
The Commissioners received signed agreements for Dispatch Services for the
1996 year with Royal City Police Department, Fire District No. 5, and Quincy Valley
Hospital.
The Commissioners received a signed copy of an agreement with the Town of
Coulee City for the administration and enforcement of the State Building Code Act.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner
Fancher that Resolution Number 96 -32 -CC relating to the transfer of funds within the
1996 budget of the Law and Justice Fund 3121, Department #163 in the amount of
$47,350 be passed. The motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was
continued until March 12,1996.
March 12,1996
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding Port Property -
Steve Hallstrom, Damage Claims -Airway Drive, 10:30 bid opening(Fuel), Shop/Office-
Status.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval #2-1
through #2-176 in the total amount of $569,152.72.
The Commissioners approved out of State travel for Connie Wilson of the
Treasurers Office to attend the COMMONS Conference in San Francisco.
The Commissioners held a Bid Opening for 1996 Fuel Purchases. A motion was
made by Commissioner Fancher, seconded by Commissioner Allison to refer the bids
to the Public Works Department for their review and recommendation. The motion
carried.
The Commissioners received a Claim for damages from Angela D. Selves. The .
matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.
The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the Robert Strugar
Preliminary Plat application for Ranchland Estates for the subdivision of 39 lots on 212.18
acres of property in a portion of Section 25, Township 20 North, Range 27 East, W.M.
for homesites in McConihe Flats adjacent to the intersection of County Road E and
McConihe Rd. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by
Commissioner Fancher to continue the Hearing until 1:30 p.m. on March 19 to consult
with the Prosecutor and the Public Works Director. The motion carried.
As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those
vouchers included in the list filed in the Auditors Office 3/11/96 in the total amount of
$179,638.31.
Chairman Snead was authorized to sign an Agreement with Washington State
Department of Information Services.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was
adjourned until March 18,1996.
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Clerk oMY Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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