HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Other - Development ServicesGRANT COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM
(Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday)
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Development Services
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: Jim Anderson -Cook
CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: Jim Anderson -Cook
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES *NO
DATE: 7/8/2026
PHONE: Ext 2522
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We are requesting approval to close the Development Services (Building, Fire, Planning) offices
on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m for mandatory team training.
If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES
DATE OF ACTION: -7 " 'i-Z-
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT GRANT GO U NTY OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
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264 Division Avenue W * PO Box 37 111111 A S H I NRT 0 N (509) 754-2011 Ext. 2522
Ephrata, WA 98823 jcook@grantcountywa-gov
July 8, 2026
Grant County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
Re: Temporary Closure of Development Services Office for Mandatory Staff Training
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to request approval to temporarily close the Grant County Development Services office from
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for a mandatory all -staff training session.
The True Colors training provided by Clear Risk is a structured communication program presented by a
certified facilitator. This training will provide staff with practical tools and techniques to bridge gaps in
communication, trust, and respect among the different personality types that make up our team.
Our goal in providing this training for staff is to strengthen personal interactions between staff, enhance
internal communication, and create a more enjoyable and productive workplace. Given the nature of
Development Service's work with frequent public contact and inter -departmental coordination this training
will provide substantial benefits to our customer, service and team effectiveness.
To support full staff participation and minimize disruption or interruptions during the training, we request
permission to close the Development Services public counter to walk-in traffic and route any calls to
voicemail. We will provide advance notice to the public via our website, posted signage, and outgoing
voicemail messages, and will ensure that any critical or emergency matters are addressed before or
immediately after the training session.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. We appreciate the Board's continued support for staff
development and efforts to improve customer service. Please let me know if you have any questions or
would like any additional information.
Sincerely,
Jim Anderson -Cook, Director
Grant County Development Services
"To foster a thriving, resilient, and safe community throqgrh innovative planning, efficient building processes, and robust fire prevention measures. -