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Week of January 31,1994
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by
Chairman Helen Fancher. 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 received notification from the County Auditor that the Grant
County Airport Park and Recreation District #1 has been inactive for over 5 years and
could be dissolved by authority of the County Commissioners. The Commissioners
approved the dissolution of the District.
The Commissioners received a list of settlement lands in Grant County acquired
by the United States. The information was referred to the County Treasurer for action.
The Commissioners approved the filling of a vacant secretarial position in the
Cooperative Extension Department.
The Commissioners approved the request by the Grant County Prosecuting
Attorney for retaining Robert Schiffner as a Special Deputy Prosecutor to work on the
Dedra Osborn v. Grant County action at the rate of $35.00 per hour for research and
document writing and $100 per hour for court appearances.
The Commissioners were notified by Elvin Kulp, Cooperative Extension Chairman
that he would be out of the office January 28 through February 12, while he is away
Christy Price will be Acting Chair.
The Commissioners approved a request by Richard E. Schultheis that the petition
of James Soderlind for a road vacation be continued until after February 18,1994.
The Commissioners received a Claim for Damages from Victor O. Arrendondo.
The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney and the Grant County Sheriff.
The Commissioners approved the request by the Grant County Department of
Emergency Management that the $37,736 appropriated for the Emergency Services
Budget for 1994 be transferred into that budget.
Chairman Fancher was authorized to sign the Determination of Non -Significance
for the request by Sprint/ United Telephone Northwest for buried communications cable
to replace aerial cable communications facilities.
Chairman Fancher was authorized to sign an agreement with Avenir Consulting
of Washington,lnc. regarding Data Processing support.
A Public Hearing was held and a motion was made by Commissioner Snead,
seconded by Commissioner Allison that Resolution Number 94 -13 -CC authorizing an
appropriation and expenditure of funds for the CRID 92-1 Construction Fund #322,
Department #001 in the amount of $385,500 be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison
that Resolution Number 94 -14 -CC authorizing the issuance of Road Improvement District
#92-1 bond in the principal amount of $385,500 be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison
that Resolution Number 94 -15 -CC authorizing the establishment of a Road Improvement
Guaranty Fund be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners intend that the CRID 92-1 Bond guarantee monies will go
back into the Public Works Funds.
The Commissioners set a Public Meeting for February 15,1994 at 1:30 p.m.
regarding the proposed vacation of HY-WYE Addition Plat, located in a portion of
S30,T.22N ., R27E. W. M.
The Commissioners met with representative from Electric City regarding the Urban
Growth Boundaries.
As there was no further business the session was continued until February
1,1994.
February 1,1994
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 Bid
Authorization on Rotary Mower and Track Loader, Resolution-SWAC Members, Airway
Drive, Approach Permits, Solid Waste Coordination and Sterling Knudsen.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead
that Resolution Number 94 -16 -CC in the matter of re -appointing Bob Bernd to the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead
that Resolution Number 94 -17 -CC in the matter of re -appointing Dorothy Downing to the
Solid Waste Advisory Committee be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners notified the Accounting Department that Tina Lambert of the
Emergency Services Department should be covered for medical insurance during the
month of February.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval #1-1
through 1-2 in the total amount of $16,204.96.
The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Cali for Bids for one Track Loader. Bid
opening will be February 15,1994 at 10:15 a.m.
The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids for one Rotary
Mower. Bid opening will be February 15,1994 at 10:20 a.m.
The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the proposed Ridgeview
Estates Preliminary Plat application by William R. Burkey, located in a portion of Section
1, Township 19 North, Range 28 E.W.M. for homesites. A motion was made by
Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison that the matter be continued
until February 15,1994 at 3:00 p.m. to get clarification from the Public Works Department
and the Fire Marshall. The motion carried.
Chairman Helen Fancher was authorized to sign the Determination of Non -
Significance for the construction and operation of a controlled atmosphere storage facility
requested by Jerry Fox in a portion of the S.E. 1/4, of the S.E. 1/4 of
S3,T14N.,R23E.W.M.
The Commissioners signed the Payroll for the month of January beginning with
Warrant #61212 and ending with #61671.
As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those
vouchers filed in the Auditors Office 1/31/94 in the total amount of $374,795.94.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of
January in the amount of $67,978.43.
As there was no further business the session was adjourned until February
7,1994.
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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