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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - BOCCeoGRANT CO U NTY BO ItD F C NIN��"IISSIONERS _4 n� T1 Draft MeetingAgenda Week of January 12, 2026 — January 16, 2026 Commission Chambers, 35 C Street NW Ephrata, WA 98823 Please note that all meetings of the Grant County Board of Commissioners are offered as hybrid meetings and can be attended in person at the Commission Chambers at 35 C St. NW, Ephrata, WA 98823, re remotely through Zoom. Tuesday meetings include an Open Forum for Public Input at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise posted. Instructions for attending the meetings remotely: Web Address: https://grantcountywa.zoom.us/i/94048277440?pwd=yyyaxl3BrGDa34MLrZcsO7697ym62k.1 Event Number: 940 4827 7440 Event Password: 26229323 To Join via Audio: United States: +1-253-205-0468 Meeting ID: 940 4827 7440 Password: 26229323 International Numbers: https://grantcountVwa.zoom.us/u/awaJgiWgi MON DAY, JAN UARY 12, 2026 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. County Administrator Update • Tourism YouTube / Google Account • Automated Phone System • Quincy Valley Solar Tour —PPE • Coulee Medical Center —Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP) Grant 9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. —10:00 a.m. • Accomplishments • Bridge #247 10:00 a.m. —10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. —10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. Z Kennedy, Legislative Update Public Works Update Auditor's Office Update Treasurer's Office Update Superior Court Update 10:45 a.m. —11:00 a.m. Commissioner Work Session Page 2 of 6 Grant County Commissioners Agenda Week of January 12, 2025 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Grant County Jail Tour 1:00 p.m. —1:30 p.m. B Helvey, ARFS GC —Spay /Neuter Event Funding TU ESDAY, JAN UARY 13, 2026 9:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. Consent Agenda Review /Work Session • Items to be moved to Board Discussion/Decisions 9:30 a.m. —10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. —11:00 a.m. Sheriff's Office Update Human Resources Update • Open Forum for Public Comment (5-minute time limit, Human Resources related topics, only) • Anticipated Executive Sessions: o Labor Relations — RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) o Employee Evaluation — RCW 42.30,110(1)(g) o Personnel Disciplinary Matters — RCW 42.30.110(1)(fl • Position Management • Budget, Finance, Compensation • Recruitment • Benefits 11:00 a.m. —11:30 a.m. Commissioner's Meeting • Call to order • Open Forum for Public Input (3 minutes per person,l5-minute time limit) • Approval of Agenda • Correspondence (i.e. Emails received that need response, letters of support etc.) • Commissioners Roundtable —Miscellaneous Discussion • Consent Agenda —All items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion of the Commissioners with no separate discussion. o If a separate discussion is desired, that consent item may be removed and placed under Board Discussion/Decision. AUDITOR'S OFFICE 1. Approve 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. 2. Held from the 116125 Consent Agenda: Approve Resolution for Creation of Neon► Fund 171— Current Expense Travel Funds to be used for 2026 travel expenses for Current Expense. Page 3 of 6 Grant County Commissioners Agenda Week of January 12,, 2025 COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 3. Approve reimbursement request from Royal City Water District on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $27,011.39 for the Well Replacement project. 4. Approve Notice of Cannabis License Application /Assumption of a License application for Mega High Inc.., 11728 SE Rd U,, Ste A,, Warden, WA, from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. 5. Approve Notice of Special Occasion Liquor License Application for Big Bend Community College Foundation and their event 3/21/26 at Big Bend Community College from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. 6. Approve Out of State Travel for Tom Gaines, County Administrator, to attend the National Association of Counties (NACO) Legislative Conference in Washington DC. Dates of travel are 2/19/26 — 2/25/26. Estimated cost is $3,.150.00. 7. Approve Out of State Travel for Commission Chair Kevin Burgess,, to attend the National Association of Counties (NACO) Legislative Conference in Washington DC. Dates of travel are 2/19/26 — 2/25/26. Estimated cost is $3,150.00. 8. Approve Out of State Travel for Commissioner Rob Jones, to attend the National Association of Counties (NACO) Legislative Conference in Washington DC. Dates of travel are 2/18/26 — 2/25/26. Estimated cost is $3,150.00. 9. Approve Out of State Travel for Caitlin Manell to attend the 2026 Laserfiche empower Conference in Las Vegas NV. Dates of travel are April 26 — May 1., 2026. Estimated cost is $1.,784.80 to be paid from the Historical Preservation Fund. 10. Approve Letter of Appreciation to Diane Kohout for services on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. 11. Approve Letter of Appreciation to Judy Madewell for service on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. 12. Approve Letter of Appreciation to Arin Swinger for service on the Tourism Advisory Committee. 13. Approve Letter of Appreciation to Richard Stevens for service on the Housing Authority of Grant County Board. 14. Approve Resolution in the matter of establishing the effective date of salaries and benefits for non -union and non -association personnel. Term is 1/1/26-12/31/26. DISTRICT COURT 15. Approve In State Travel for Desiree Ochocinski and Judge Gwinn to attend Legislative Days in Olympia WA 1/21/26-1/22/26. Estimated cost is $750.00. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE 16. Approval of a request for a Lot Consolidation for parcel nos. 140453000, 14054000, 140455000,140456000,140457000,140458000,,140451000,140452000. Signature is needed on the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits and Quit Claim Deed. Cost is $3,846.00 and will be paid from the Musuem Maintenance fund. Page 4 of 6 Grant County Commissioners Agenda Week of January 12., 2025 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 17. Approve Appointment of Oath of Office of Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Anthony Menke of Menke Jackson Beyer,, LLP to perform and render legal assistance and counsel regarding labor law, employment law and personnel matters. Term is 1/1/26 — 12/31/26. 18. Approve Appointment of Oath of Office of Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for William Dow of Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman and Gress PS to perform and render legal assistance, advice, and litigation regarding Pinckard v. Grant County., 25-2-00769-13. Term is 1/1/26 — 12/31/26. 19. Approve Appointment of Oath of Office of Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Nathan Smith of Kutak Rock LLP to perform and render legal assistance and counsel to the Planning Department regarding land use matters. Term is 1/1/26 — 12/31/26. 20. Approve Appointment of Oath of Office of Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for John Barry of Baker Sterchi Cowden and Rice LLC to perform and render legal assistance, advice, and litigation for the following cases: 25-2-00282-19; 2:25-cv-00022; 2:25-cv00324; and 25-2-01523- 13. Term is 1/1/26 — 12/31/26. 21. Approve Appointment of Oath of Office of Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Megan Coluccio of Baker Sterchi Cowden and Rice to perform and render legal assistance, advice, and litigation for the following cases: 25-2-00282-19; 2:25-cv-00022; 2:25-cv00324; and 25-2-01523- 13. Term is 1/1/26 — 12/31/26. 22. Approve Appointment of Oath of Office of Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Colin Kearns of Floyd Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman and Gress PS to perform and render legal assistance, advice, and litigation regarding Pinckard v. Grant County, 25-2-00769-13. Term is 1/1/26 — 12/31/26. PUBLIC DEFENSE 23. Approve Professional Services Agreement Conflict and Overflow Investigator with Robert Gaines of Cascade Investigations. Term is 1/1/26-12/31/27; $72/hr. 2.4. Approve Professional Services Agreement Conflict and Overflow Investigator with Karl Calhoun of Calhoun Investigative Services. Term is 1/1/26-12/31/27; $72/hr. PHRI ic WORKS 25. Approve Resolution notice of hearing to consider an ordinance modifying Ch. 11.34 of the Grant County Code titled "Operation of Golf Carts" allowing the use of golf carts upon certain county roads in Moses Point. Hearing is scheduled for 2/3/26 at 11:45 a.m. 26. Approve request to begin the Drumheller project. 27. Approve request for public hearing to declare surplus certain county owned vehicles to be sold through publicsurplus.com. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 28. Approve Out of State Travel for Nicholas Overland to attend the 15t Responder Wellness, Conference in Coeur D'Alene, ID 2/2/26 — 2/3/26. Estimated cost is $455.00. Page 5 of 6 Grant County Commissioners Agenda Week of January 12, 2025 29. Approve Out of State Travel for Justin Grubb and Jacob Rimple to attend the American's for Effective Law Enforcement conference in Las Vegas, NV 1/18/26-1/23/26. Estimated cost is $1,850.00. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 30. Approval of a Shared Services Agreement for sharing Technology Services, equipment, and technical personnel between Grant County and Municipalities (specifically the Royal City Police Department). Term is in force until terminated by either party. 31. Approve Purchase Order No. 1053 to Harris Govern in the amount of $40,877.64.00 for annual renewal of PACS Collections Web Portal and E-Reet Web Portal used by the Treasurer's Office. Term is 1/1/26-12/31/26. 32. Approve Purchase Order No. 1054 to Harris Govern in the amount of $63,162.13 for annual renewal of PACS Appraisal MAY Matrix MA,, Internet Property Search Hosting & Administration MA used by the Treasurer's Office and Assessor's Office. Term is 1/1/26-12/31/26. TREASURER'S OFFICE 33. Approve Application for Tax Title Property for Parcel No. 13-0247-001 to Diana Gonzales for a minimum price of $1,500.00 plus costs which is over the minimum bid required on the tax foreclosure sales last year. WSU EXTENSION 34. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Washington State University Extension for providing an Extension Program from I/1/26-12/31/26 in the amount of $143,216.00. • Board Discussion/Decisions Items (Items to discuss and items that were removed from Consent Agenda. These items will be acted upon together) Adjournment 11:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Planning Session 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Multi Agency Communications Center Tour 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Sheriff's Office Town Hall Meeting (Moses Lake Grange) Page 6 of 6 Grant County Commissioners Agenda Week of January 12, 2025 Below, you will find a list of meetings that the Commissioners may be attending. For more information, please contact the Commissioner's Office by email at commissioners@grantcountywa.gov or by phone at (509) 754-2011 ext. 2901. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 No Individual Meetings Held TU ESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 No Individual Meetings Held WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 • 10:00 a.m. —10:15 a.m. LEOFF 1 Disability Board Meeting (K Burgess) • 11:00 a.m. —11:30 a.m. PCC Rail Authority Executive Meeting (K Burgess) • 2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Regional Diversion Center Workgroup (C Carter) • 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Grant County Health Board Meeting (K Burgess and C Carter) TH U RSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m. QV Solar Site Visit (BOCC) • 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition (CBSWC) Stakeholder Meeting (R Jones) • 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. County Cabinet Meeting (K Burgess) • 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Grant Transit Authority (GTA) Board Meeting (K Burgess) FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 No Individual Meetings Held NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDULING AND MAY BE CHANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS OF THE DAY AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON ANY ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED ON THE AGENDA, MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMODATIONS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.