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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - BOCCGRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: gOCC REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: CEMANELL CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: CEMANELL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES ® NO DATE: 02/04/2025 PHONE: 2931 ❑Agreement / Contract ❑AP Vouchers ❑Appointment / Reappointment ❑ARPA Related El Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award ❑ Bid Opening Scheduled ❑ Boards / Committees ❑ Budget ❑ Computer Related []County Code ❑ Emergency Purchase ❑ Employee Rel. ❑ Facilities Related ❑ Financial ❑ Funds ❑ Hearing ❑ Invoices / Purchase Orders ❑ Grants — Fed/State/County ❑ Leases ❑ MOA / MOU ® Minutes ❑ Ordinances ❑ Out of State Travel ❑ Petty Cash ❑ Policies ❑ Proclamations ❑ Request for Purchase ❑ Resolution ❑ Recommendation ❑ Professional Serv/Consultant ❑ Support Letter ❑ Surplus Req. ❑Tax Levies ❑Thank You's ❑Tax Title Property ❑WSLCB W,� `_,_' �,. 9-r-M-4 Approve Commissioner's- • the week of • 2025. If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES ❑ NO Fm_1 N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? ❑ YES ❑ NO 0 N/A DATE OF ACTION: � � DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: APPROVE: DENIED D1: � p 6 D2: D3: — ABSTAIN 4/23/24 WITHDRAWN: Co Grant Count Board o ommissioners teai, J, 0 e s I F r A Az S Az Meeting Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 - January 12, 2025 All public meetings were held in person with public access allowed at Commission Chambers, 35 C Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 as well as via Zoom. CALL TO ORDER The Grant County Commissioner's Session was called to order at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners Jones, Carter and Burgess in attendance. 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Central Services Update Staff Present: Tom Gaines, Admin Director; Kirk Eslinger, Admin Director of Organizational Services The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Central Services Update: • Bond Process -To include Lydig. • Jail Architect visit • Fairgrounds projects • Avidex projectwith ARPAfunds • Canfield property maintenance 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Development Services Update . .................. -------- ------- - ---- ....... Staff Present: Jim Anderson -Cook, Director and Emerson Walters, Permit Tech 1; Kirk Eslinger, Admin Director of Organizational Services The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Development Services Update: • Introduction of Emerson Walters -new Permit Tech • Payment Portal Discussion RCW42.30.110(l)(f) Commissioner Jones called an Executive Session to order Personnel Disciplinary beginning at 8:53 a.m. to go until 8:58 a.m. In attendance were Matters Commissioners Jones, Carter and Burgess, Jim Anderson - Cook and Kirk Edinger. Commissioner Jones closed the session at 8:58 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. Organizational Services Update Staff Present: Kirk Edinger The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Organizational Services Update: • Staff ng u pd ate o To be reviewed in six months • Human Resources tech • Payroll update • Comp Consultant- RFQ • BOCC Calendar 9:30 a.m. -10:25 a.m. Clerk mof t_h_e_.._Bc a.rd---,leg .a ..---. Staff Present: Barbara Vasquez, Caitlin Manell (Deputy Clerk 1) and Kirk Edinger (Admin Director of Organizational Services) The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Clerk of the Board Services Update: • Pending Decisions Spreadsheet • New Incident Claims Received (None) • Review of Upcoming Public Hearings • Review of this weekly meetings • Boards/Committees Update (CM) o Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reappointments o Volunteer Applications -Important Announcement to be posted to County site. o Board of Equalization appointments • Review of Resolution appointing BOCC to boards/committees. • Appointment of Commissioner Chair/Vice- Chair/Member • D.A. Davidson -Bond Information Update • Board Training Schedule MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER JONES TO CHAIR OF THE BOARD, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A MAJORITY VOTE. COMMISSIONER JONES ABSTAINED. Following the motion, it was MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JONES TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER CARTER TO VICE - CHAIR OF THE BOARD, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A MAJORITY VOTE. COMMISSIONER CARTER ABSTAINED, Page 2 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 11:00a.m.-11:25a.m. New HopelK_d_s_Hop-e--- U-pdate Staff Present: Suzi Fode, Jonathan Hartman (Human Resources) and Kirk Edinger (Admin Director of Organizational Services). The following Topics were presented and discussed during the New Hope/Kids Hope Update: • Board Training Plan for Sexual Assault Training Plan. • Out of State Travel Request rescinded (ELisa Adolphsen and Trisha Glenn for facility Dog training camp in Hawaii) • Reorganization Proposal • Policy Updates -To be on Consent. • Executive Session discussion • New grant with National Children's Alliance • New grant with Tech Soup • Set up time for new board member orientation • Document recording fee policy RCW42.30.110(1)(g) Commissioner Jones called an Executive Session beginning at Job Applicant/ 11:06 a.m. to go until 11:21 a.m. In attendance were Evaluation Commissioners Jones, Carter and Burgess, Suzi Fode, Jonathan Hartman and Kirk Edinger. Commissioner Jones closed the session at 11:21 a.m. 1: 00 p.m. -1: 55 p.m. Gommi.as_ _o n rs --RoundTable-----Miscellaneous .._.Discussion _ - The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Commissioners Round Table: • Potts & Associates Legislative Update • Review of Consent Agenda Items • Commissioner District Updates • Change in schedule for 2025 RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Commissioner Jones called an Executive Session to order at Litigation 1:19 p.m. to go until 1:40 p.m. In attendance were Commissioners Jones, Carter and Burgess, Kevin McCrae, Barbara Duerbeck, and Rebekah Kaylor, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff Joe Kriete, Undersheriff John McMillan, Gary Mansford and Phil Coates. Commissioner Jones closed the session at 1:40 p.m. Page 3 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 Staff Present: Andy Booth, Dave Bren, and John Brissey, Tom Gaines and Vanessa Brown, Central Services. The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Public Works Update: • PW Website Review • Stormwater/Storm drainage • PW/Central Services Billing 3:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m. District.Court .Ut)date Staff Present: Desiree Ochocinski, Judge Brian Gwinn The following Topics were presented and discussed during the District Court Update: • Judge Gwinn - 2025 Presiding Judge • Grant received • Point of Entry • Community Court update • Staffing update MISCELLANEOUS ITEM • The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Jared Omlin (Silica Ridge FU 59 Blk 77 Short Ptat) File # P 24-0294 (preliminary P 23-0216) Final Plat Submission and Review. • The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Sand Hollow LLC (Forester Short Plat) File #P 24-0377 (preliminary P 24-0153) Finat Plat Submission and Review. The Monday, January 6, 2025 session was closed at 3:55 p.m. SESSION CONTINUATION The session was re -opened on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 8:31 a.m. with Commissioners Jones, Carter and Burgess in attendance. 8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Prosecuting Att�.rr� ey._U_,�da�te Staff Present: Kevin McCrae and Rebekah Kaylor The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Prosecuting Attorney Update: • Case Management System Update Page 4 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 11:00 a.m. -11:55 a.m. Development ._Service s._U.pdate. (Commissioner Carter attended the High -Performance Leadership Onboarding Event) Staff Present: Jim Anderson -Cook and Gina Saldana, Human Resources The following Topics were presented and discussed during the Development Services Update: • D.S. Update -Permitting and Revenue Statistics • 2027 Comprehensive Plan Major Update o Climate Resiliency Element o All other Elements o Agricultural Lands Analysis o Coordinated Water Systems Plan • WaterSMART Grant discussion o Budget Extension may be needed. • Staff ng o Administrative Assistant • Code Changes and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Appeal Period to end on January25, 2025. RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Commissioner Jones called an Executive Session to order Job beginning at11:17a.m.togountil11:37am. Inattendance Applicant/Evaluation were Commissioners Jones and Burgess, Jim Anderson -Cook and Gina Saldana, Human Resources. The session was continued to 11:47 a.m. Commissioner Jones closed the session at 11:47 a.m. 1:00 p.m. -1: 55 p.m. Human R u c. ...UJp d Staff Present: Gina Saldana, Dan Seitz, Human Resources; Kirk Eslinger, Admin Director of Organizational Services. The following topics were presented and discussed during the Human Resources UDdate: Topic Category Request Action 01. Superior Court - PAR Position M. Chlarson Control Sign Signed 02. Superior Court - PAR Position J. Knodell Control Sign Signed 03. COLA for EE's above Budget step 7 Finance Discussion Discussed. 04. EWCOG Clerk Compensation p Guidance Direction provided. 05. Sheriff's Deputy - Mediation Session Labor Scheduled Relations FYI No action. Page 5 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 06. 2025 Position Control Position Decision Notification Control Discussion Direction provided. 2:00p.m. A. Call to Order B. Open Forum for Public Comment The floor was open to members of the public to speak with a 3-minute Limit per person and a 15-minute total limit. One person provided public comment. C. Approval of Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, TO APPROVE THE AGENDAAS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D. Board Correspondence No correspondence was presented. E. Commissioner's Roundtable - Miscellaneous Discussion The following topics were presented and discussed during the Commissioner's Roundtable - Misc. Discussions • Board of Equalization members • High Performance Leadership Training F. Consent Agenda The following items are considered routine or were presented to Commissioners during earlier sessions listed above. All items are enacted by one motion. If a separate discussion is desired, that item may be removed and placed under Board Discussion/Decision. AUDITOR'S OFFICE 1. Payment of 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, as recorded on a Listing, and made available to the Board (In the amount of $3299946.91). COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 2. Approve Commissioner's Minutes from the week of December 9, 2024. 3. (Held from December 23, 2024 Consent) Approve recommendation from the Board of Equalization to appoint two (2) alternate position members. Also, recommendation to promote alternate member to primary board member. (Jerry Gingrich and Rosa Dekker were Page 6 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 appointed to a 3-year term beginning January 7, 2025 - January 6, 2028. Brandon Douglass was promoted to primary board member for a3-year term beginning January 7, 2025 - January 6, 2028). 4. Approve recommendations of the reappointment to the Horticultural Pest & Disease Board. (Sean Putnam and Patrick Hoyle were reappointed to another 2-year term beginning January 7, 2025 - January 6, 2027) 5. Approve transfer of $300,000.00 from the LTAC Fund No. 134.185 to the Tourism Advisory Committee Fund No. 114.156for the Tourism Grant awarded for 2025. 6. Approve request to change the Grant County privately owned vehicle (POV) mileage reimbursement from $0.67 per mile to $0.70 per mile to keep in line with the General Services Administration rate. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 7. Approve Resolution No. 25-001-CC to surplus Item No. 102366, a Motorola XTL2500 S/N 518CGDO583 vehicle mounted radio. Radio is unrepairable and outdated. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA HOLDING ITEM 3. THE MOTION FAILED WITHOUT A SECOND. Following the motion, it was MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, TO APPROVE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7. MOTION PASSED BY 2 COMMISSIONERS. COMMISSIONER CARTER VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION, G. Board Discussion/Decision Items There were no items to discuss. I. Adjournment The Commissioner's Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING 2024 Remanded Comp Plan Amendments Staff Present: Jim Anderson -Cook, Development Services Public: See Sign -In Sheet This being the date set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and state laws, Commissioner Jones opened the public hearing at 3:00 p.m. to consider the following previously remanded 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications: Page 7 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 1. File #P 24-0247 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 24-0248 (SEPA) From Royal Slope Solar, LLC. The applicant has submitted a Site -Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting 160.00 acres of the subject parcel be re -designated from Resource Lands - Agriculture Irrigated to Rural Lands - Rural Resource along with an application for a rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Rural Resouce (RRES). The proposal site is located3/4ofa mile SW of SR26W, Royal City, WA and is the SE quarter of Section 02, Township 16, Range 23, E.W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel #15- 0233-000). • At their open record hearing held on October 9, 2024, the Planning Commission voted to recommend APPROVAL of this application. • At their open record hearing held on November12, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners voted to REMAND this application back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. At their special public meeting held on December 4, 2024, the Planning Commission REAFFIRMED their previous recommendation of approval, four (4) in favor- one (1) opposed. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF THE HEARING. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Following the motion, it was MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, TO UPHOLD THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVE THE SUBJECT REDESIGNATION (FILE #P24-0247) FROM RESOURCE LANDS - AGRICULTURE IRRIGATED TO RURAL LANDS, RURAL RESOURCE, WITH THE NINE (9) FINDINGS OF FACT IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Following the motion, it was MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, TO UPHOLD THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ANDAPPROVE THE SUBJECT REZONE APPLICATION (FILE #P24-0247) FROM AGRICULTURE (AG) TO RURAL RESOURCE (RRES), WITH THE TEN (10) FINDINGS OF FACT IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Fite #P 24-0255 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 24-0256 (SEPA) Big River Vineyards, LLC. The applicant has submitted a Site -Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting 283.38 acres of the subject parcels be re -designated from Rural Lands, Rural Residential 1 to Resource Lands -Rural Resource Page 8 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 along with an application for a rezone from Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Rural Resouce (RRES). The proposal site is comprised of two (2) parcels totaling approximately 283.38 acres. The proposal site is located north of Rd 13 NW, between Rd M.5 NW and Adams Rd NW, Quincy, WA and is the east 1/2of Section 26, Township 21, Range 24, E.W.M., Grant County, WA (ParceL(s) #15- 1224-000 & 15-1221-005). • At their open record hearing held on October 9, 2024, the Planning Commission voted to recommend APPROVAL of this application. • At their open record hearing held on November 12, 2024, the Board,of County Commissioners voted to REMAND this application back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. • At their special public meeting held on December 4, 2024, the Planning Commission REAFFIRMED their previous recommendation of approval, three (3) in favor —two (2) opposed. Comments were provided by members of the public. Two letters of support were received in favor of the applications. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF THE HEARING. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Following the motion, it was MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, TO UPHOLD THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVE THE SUBJECT REDESIGNATION (FILE #P24-0255) FROM RURAL LANDS, RURAL RESIDENTIAL 1 TO RESOURCE LANDS— RURAL RESOURCES WITH THE NINE (9) FINDINGS OF FACT IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Following the motion, it was MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BURGESS, TO UPHOLD THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVE THE SUBJECT REZONE APPLICATION (FILE #P24-0255) FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL 1 (RR1) TO RURAL RESOURCE (RRES) WITH THE TEN (110) FINDINGS OF FACT IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Page 9 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes for the week of January 6, 2025 were approved this day of 2025. U/P BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: 119;rarbara J. Vasquez, CMC Clerk of the Board Grant County, Washington Ro ones, C i r b Cindy Carter, vice -Chair Kevin Burg , Member Page 10 of 10 BOCC Minutes Week of January 6, 2025