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Grant County
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
Week of August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026
All public meetings were held in person with public access allowed at Commission Chambers, 35 CStreet
NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 as well as via Zoom. Zoom recordings will be posted to the YouTube page Grant
County, WA: BOCC.
CALL TO ORDER
The Grant County Commissioner's Session was called to order at 8:30 a.m. with
Commissioners Burgess, Jones and Carter in attendance.
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. County Administrator Update
Staff Present: Tom Gaines, County Administrator; Caitlin Manell, Clerk of
the Board and Chelsey Sanford, Deputy Clerk of the Board
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
County Administrator Update:
• Technology Services Protocols
• History of Elected Officials in Grant County
• Meetings This Week
• Department of Justice Grant Update
• Digital Planner for Tourism
• 2027 Budget Meeting Schedule
• Sidewalk Project at Human Resources Building
• Draft Interlocal Agreement with City of Moses Lake
• Public Records Request for Prosecuting Attorney's
Office
• Fairgrounds Emergency Capital Purchase Request
RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Commissioner Burgess called an Executive Session to order
Job Applicant/ beginning at 8:40 a.m. to go until 8:50 a.m. In attendance were
Evaluation Commissioner Burgess, Jones and Carter, and Tom Gaines.
Commissioner Burgess closed the session at 8:50 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Parent to Parent Presentation
Staff Present: Ruthann Lunderville, Parent to Parent Program
Coordinator; Nicole Davidson, Renew
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Parent -to -Parent Presentation:
• Mission Statement
o Information for Families, Support for Transitional
Times, One -on -One Support
• Language Translation Access Services
• Funding Income
o Community Outreach, Staff Training, Resources
• Collaboration with other Services:
o North Central Educational Service District
o Down Syndrome Society
9:30 a.m. —10:00 a.m. Development Services Update
Staff Present: Jim Anderson -Cook, Director
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Development Services Update:
• Comprehensive Planning and Growth Management
• Renewable Energy and Transmission
• Mitigation and Natural Resources
• Tribal Consultation and Cultural Resources
• Communication Training
• Department Operations and Community Coordination
0 LEAD Summit
• Director Updates
RCW42.30.110(l)(f) Commissioner Burgess called an Executive Session to order
Personnel Disciplinary beginning at 9:50 a.m. to go until 10:00 a.m. In attendance
Matters were Commissioner Burgess, Jones and Carter, and Jim
Anderson -Cook. Commissioner Burgess closed the session at
10:00 a.m.
10:00a.m.-10:15a.m. Assessor's Office Update
Staff Present: Melissa McKnight, Assessor
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Assessor's Office Update:
• New Construction Evaluation and Certification, Market
Adjustments
• Department of Revenue PILT Information Request
• Staffing Update — Recent Resignation
• Department of Revenue Litigation and Advisory
Meetings
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10:15a.m.-10:30a.m. Clerk's Office Update
Staff Present: Kim Allen, County Clerk
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Clerk's Office Update:
• Staffing Update- New Hires
• New Jail Operations, Meeting Rooms
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. District Court Update
Staff Present: Brittany Bevier, Assistant Court Administrator
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
District Court Update:
• Staffing Update
• Administrative Office of the Courts Contract for
Interpreter Reimbursements
10-045 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Work Session
Staff Present: Caitlin ManeLL, Clerk of the Board and CheLsey Sanford,
Deputy Clerk of the Board
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Commissioner Work Session:
• Right -of -Way Permit- Basalt Pillars
o Approved to Follow County Engineer
Recommendation
• Coulee City Artist Recognition Don Nutt
o Staff to Reach out for Options
• Grant County Code Progress Update
• Tourism Master Plan Reference Statement
• Fairgrounds Emergency Capital Purchase Request
Upcoming Meetings
11:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Position Management Review (PMR)
Staff Present: Decorah Anderson -Cook, Gina SaLdana and Dan Seitz,
Human Resources; Amber Jacobs. Accounting .
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The following Topics were presented and discussed during
Position Management Review:
• Development Services, Building Safety Specialist -
Starting Step Exception
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Dune Lakes Vacation of a
Portion. of Viewmont Drive (Continued from 8/4/2026)
Staff Present: Cade Egbert, County Engineer; Andy Booth, Director of
Public Works; Tom Gaines, County Administrator; Barbara
Deurbeck, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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 Burgess opened the public hearing on
August 31, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. to consider a request to
vacate Viewmont Drive of Dune Lakes, Final PUD Plat AFN
1085133, Section 03 T1 8NR28E.W.M., Grant County.
Cade Egbert gave an overview and the history of the request.
0 Recommendation is to Deny the Vacation, Remove the
Gate and Re -Open the Road
0 Discussion about Process
0 Application for Other Portion - Not Received
Public Comment:
0 Pelican Point Resident- Dune Lakes Project History,
Gate Installation, Request for Removal of Gate
0 Dune Lakes Petition, Easement Proposal, Pedestrian
Use and Access
0 Request for Denial of Vacation, Public Safety
• Request to Follow Staff Recommendation of Denial
• Ownership of Roadway, Easement, Personal Liabilities
• No Sidewalks - Pedestrians on Roadway
• Dune Lake Road Traffic
The Clerk of the Board read written comments into the record.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, TO
CLOSE THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF THE HEARING. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
After Public Comment was closed, Commissioner Burgess
read a statement of his opinion into the record.
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Following Commissioner Burgess' statement, it was
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, TO DENY
THE VACATION PETITION APPLICATION AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATION OF
PUBLIC WORKS. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
. . The PubLic Hearing was adjourned at 11:53 a.m.
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lakeview Apartments Project Presentation
Staff Present: Tony Daguainno and Tori Rios (via Zoom), Alec Helzer, John
Raymond and Andrew Lyons, HopeSource
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Lakeview Apartments Project Presentation:
• 64-U nit Affordable Housing Project
• Requested Letter of Support, Confirmation of
Alignment with Five -Year Homeless Housing Plan
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM:
• The Board approved and signed the Public Works Payroll Salary fund for the August
21) 2026 pay date.
The Monday, August 31, 2026 session was closed at 12:27 p.m.
SESSION CONTINUATION
The session was re -opened on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. with
Commissioners Burgess, Jones and Carter in attendance.
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Sheriff's Office Budget
Extension Request
Staff Present: Sheriff Joe Kreite, Undersheriff Gary Mansford and Chief
Deputy Phillip Coats
Public: See Sign -In Sheet
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Approved via This being the date set, and proper notices having been
Resolution 26-063-CC posted and published in accordance with local and state
Laws, Commissioner Burgess opened the public hearing on
September 1. 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to consider a Budget
Extension request from the Grant County Sheriff's Office in the
amount of $237,249.66.
Chief Deputy Phillip Coats gave an overview of the request.
No Public Comment was given.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, TO
CLOSE THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF THE HEARING. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Following the motion, it was
MOVED BY COM M ISSION ER CARTER, SECON DED BY COM M ISSION ER JON ES, TO
APPROVE THE BUDGET EXTENSION REQUEST AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
8:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Grants Admin Budget
Extension Request
Staff Present. Karrie Stockton, Grants Admin Specialist
Public: See Sign -In Sheet
Approved via This being the date set, and proper notices having been
Resolution 26-064-CC posted and published in accordance with Local and state
Laws, Commissioner Burgess opened the public hearing on
September 1, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. to consider a Budget
Extension request from Grants Admin in the amount of
$15,000 for funds received from Interagency Agreement No.
AOC3449.
Karrie Stockton gave an overview of the request.
No Public Comment was given.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, TO
CLOSE THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF THE HEARING. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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Following the motion,, it was
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, TO
APPROVE THE BUDGET EXTENSION REQUEST AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:47 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Consent Agenda Review/Work Session
Staff Present: Caitlin E. ManeLl, Clerk of the Board and Chelsey Sanford,
Deputy Clerk of the Board; Cade Egbert, County Engineer;
Jim McKiernan (via Zoom), Fairgrounds; Mireya Garcia,
Emergency Management
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Consent Agenda Review/Work Session:
• Items to be moved to Board Discussion/Decisions
• Walk -On Requests: Public Works (4Total)
• Fairgrounds: Capital Purchase Request.
• Transfer of Cannabis License
• Veteran Services Request
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
Staff Present: Brandon Guernsey, Prosecuting Attorney, Trevor Bevier and
Barbara Duerbeck, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney;
Nathan Poplawski, Fire Marshal; Blair Kok, Risk
Management; Caitlin Manell, Commissioners' Office; Cade
Egbert, County Engineer; Samantha Downing, Public Works
The following Topics were presented and discussed during the
Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update:
• Emergency Fireworks Ban
o Review of Options
■ Complete Ban, Restrictive Dates, of Sale
and Discharge, Amendment to Code for
Burn Bans to Include Fireworks
• Advisory Ballot Measure for Complete Ban
• Legality of Emergency Fireworks Bans
• Direction: Restrictions on Dates of Sale and
Discharge, Advisory Ballot Measure
• Franchise Agreement Request
o Avista -Letter of Intent
o Direction: Standard Franchise Agreement
Template
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o Spectrum Provisions -Additions and
Amendments to the Template for Franchise
Agreements
• Contract Review List
o External Legal Services
• Personnel Management
RCW42.30.110(l)(i) Commissioner Burgess called an Executive Session to order
Litigation beginning at 9:48 a.m. to go until 9:52 a.m. In attendance were
Commissioner Burgess, Jones and Carter, Brandon Guernsey,
Trevor Bevier, Barbara Duerbeck, Tom Gaines and Blair Kok.
The session continued until 9:54 a.m. Commissioner Burgess
closed the session at 9:54 a.m.
10:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Human Resources Update
Staff Present: Decorah Anderson -Cook, Director and Gina Saldana,
Assistant Director;
The following Topics were presented and discussed during
Human Resources Update:
• Open Forum for Public Comment
o The floor was open to members of the public to
speak with a 5-minute total Limit for Human
Resources related topics only. There was no
Public Comment provided.
• Position Management
o Development Services, Building Safety
Specialist (Approved)
• Recruitment Update
o Positions Posted (10 Active)
• Employee Appreciation Barbeque
o Flu Shot Clinic (Approved for HRto Contact)
o Vendors, Announcement Systems for Barbeque
RCW42.30.110(l)(g) Commissioner Burgess called an Executive Session to order
Job Applicant/ beginning at 10:31 a.m. to go until 10:36 a.m. In attendance
Evaluation were Commissioner Burgess, Jones and Carter, Tom Gaines,
Decorah Anderson -Cook and Gina Saldana. Commissioner
Burgess closed the session at 10:36 a.m.
COMMISSIONER'S MEETING
11:00 a.m. A. Call to Order
B. Open Forum for Public Comment
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The floor was open to members of the public to speak with a 3-
minute Limit per person and a 15-minute total Limit. Public Comment
was provided about the following topics:
• None
C. Approval of Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JON ES, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. DISCUSSION ABOUT THE FOUR WALK-ON
REQUESTS. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Board Correspondence
0 Holman Recovery Center Letter of Support
E. Commissioner's Roundtable - Miscellaneous Discussion
The following topics were presented and discussed during the
Commissioner's Roundtable-Misc. Discussion:
• Cannabis License Application
• Veterans Advisory Board Recommendation of Appointment
(VFW Post Position)
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
$9449974.03)
COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE
2. Approve Commissioners' Minutes for the week of August 24, 2026.
3. Approve Letter of Support. for the proposed Land and Water
Conservation funded [eased by the US Fish and Wildlife Service of
the Washington Department of Natural Resources for the addition to
the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
4. Approve Request to Rescind Board Appointment for Alternate
Member of the Board of Equalization per Appointee's request.
5. Approve Recommendation of Denial for Cannabis License
Change of Location for Cloud Nine Reserve LLC Located 22745
Road 4 SE STE C Warden WA, 98857 for Cannabis Producer Tier 3.
This was sent to Development Services for review.
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6. Approve Agreement with Columbia Basin Dispute Resolution
Center (CBDRC) for civil filing fees in District Court and on small
claims actions. Term of the Agreement is January 1, 2026, through
December 31, 2028.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
7. Approve Request to Amend Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement No.
D26-006. Amended amount of $56,484 with,the same term as the
original contract of May 23, 2025, through May 30,.2028.
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
8. Approve Request to Purchase Air Compressor and Air Dryer for the
Central Shop. Northwest Pump submitted the lowest bid with a total
cost of $10,743.53. Costs will be paid out of Central Shop Operating
Funds.
9. Approve Request to Purchase Services to Repair a section of Roof
for the Wheeler Road Facility. Garland Roofing was the only
company to provide a bid using Omnia Contract Pricing for this
project. The Cost will be paid from Public Works operating funds,
estimated cost is $32,101.
FAIRGROUNDS
10. Approve Request to Purchase Portable Yard Ramp as an
Emergency Capital purchase up to $15,000 to be paid out of Capital
fund 132. This was reviewed by accounting. (Withdrawn)
11. Approve Out of State Travel Request for Jim McKiernan to speak at
the RMAF Conference in Salt Lake, Utah. Dates of travel are
November 10, 2026, through November 14, 2026, all expenses paid
except incidentals (per diem) Estimated cost $200.00.
JUVENILE COURT &YOUTH SERVICES
12. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
Ephrata School District to establish communication and define roles
and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court & Youth
Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
13. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
Grand Coulee School District to establish communication and
define roles and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court &
Youth Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
14. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
Moses Lake School District to establish communication and define
roles and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court & Youth
Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
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15. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
Quincy School District to establish communication and define roles
and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court &Youth
Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
16. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
Royal City School District to establish communication and define
roles and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court &Youth
Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
17. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
Soap Lake School District to establish communication and define
roLes.and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court &Youth
Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
18. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
WahlukeSchool District to establish communication and define
roles and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court &Youth
Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
19. Approve Request to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with
Warden School District to establish communication and define roles
and responsibilities with Grant County Juvenile Court &Youth
Services effective September 30, 2026, until amended or
terminated.
PUBLIC DEFENSE
20. Approve Agreement with Thompson Reuters to provide WestLaw
Patron access for the Law Library for a 5-year term. The service will
meet the county obligation as required in RCW 27.24. The cost is
covered by civil filling fees that are dedicated to law Libraries
pursuant to RCW 27.24.070.
PUBLIC WORKS
21. Approve Amendment of the Certification Acceptance Agreement
between Grant County and Washington Department of
Transportation (WSDOT). WSDOT requires the first sentence of the
agreement be changed to "full CA Status" instead of "Cade Egbert
CA Status'.
22. Approve Amendment 9 Change No. 2A between Grant County,
Nossaman LLP & Parametrix for Landfill Remedial Investigation and
Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Engineering Services. Increasing the budget
amount from $270,802 to $1,649,718.
23. Approve Resolution No. 26-066-CC to Amend Resolution No. 26-
054-CC Transferring jurisdiction of Road 11 -NW RoadLog 32780.
Milepost updated to 1.000 to 1.510 in Sections 3 & 10.
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RENEW
24. Approve Request for Dell Anderson, Director, to electronically
sign Amendment #8 Agreement for Provision of Services by and
between Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. and Grant County dba
Renew.
25. Approve Out of State Travel for Brooke Decubberto attend the
Annual Rocky Mountain Laserfiche User Group in Boise, Idaho. Dates
of travel are October 7, through October 8, 2026. Estimated Cost is
$877.90.
NEW HOPE
26. Approve Resolution No. 26-067-CC and Request for Kim Pope,
Director, to Sign Federal Interagency Agreement #27-31103-021
with the Department of Commerce for the Office of Crime Victims
Advocacy (OCVA) Domestic Violence High Risk Team Program Grant
in the amount of $80,000 for the July 01, 2026, through June 30,
2027, grant cycle.
27. Approve Request to Kim Pope, Director, to Sign Contract #26-
31219-010 with the Department of Commerce for the Office of Crime
Service Center Grant in the amount of $260,000 for the July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2027, grant cycle.
28. Approve Request to Kim Pope, Director, to Sign Contract #170-A-
GRANT-CAP-26 with the Children's Advocacy Centers of Washington
(CACWA) for the CACWA Capacity Building Grant in the amount of
$60,300 for the July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, grant cycle.
VETERAN SERVICES
29. Held from the 8/25/26 Consent- Approve Recommendation for
Denial of Application for appointment to the Veterans Advisory
Board. (Held to the 9/15/26 Consent)
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1 THROUGH 29, WITHDRAWING ITEM 10.
DISCUSSION ABOUT HOLDING ITEM 29 AND REQUESTING MORE APPLICANTS.
A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER JONES, FOR THE MOTION TO INCLUDE HOLDING ITEM 29.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, AND THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT WAS
ACCEPTED.
Following the FriendlyAmendmentMotion, it was
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, TO
APPROVE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 29, WITHDRAWING ITEM 10 AND HOLDING ITEM 29.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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G. Board Discussion/Decision Items
• Walk -On Items:
o Public Works Local Agency Federal Aid Project
Prospectus for County Road Project 21-08 (Bridge #246)
and Local Agency Agreement, Supplement 2 to
Agreement LA11069 for Bridge #246 between Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Grant
County.
o Public Works Local Federal Aid Project Prospectus AND
Local Agency Agreement between Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Grant
County for County Road Project 24-03 (Desert Aire
Pedestrian Safety).
o Public Works Local Federal Aid Project Prospectus AND
Local Agency Agreement between Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Grant
County for County Road Project 24-04 (Rd 24-NW
Palisades Reconstruction).
o Public Works Local Federal Aid Project Prospectus AND
Local Agency Agreement between Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Grant
County for County Road Project 24-02 (Rd U-NE Overlay).
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JONES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARTER, TO
APPROVE THE FOUR WALK-ON ITEMS AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
I. Adjournment
The Commissioner's Meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m.
11:30 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) Update
Staff Present: Ron Sawyer, Kristina Ribellia (via Zoom) and Dinah
Rouleau, CBCD
The following Topics were presented and reviewed during the
CBCD Update:
• Grant Program Applicant Awards, Cost Shares
• Funding Allotments
• OGWRP Projects, Ongoing Programs
• Watershed Council Monthly Meetings
o State of the Lake (9/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m.)
• Algae Tracker GIS Program
• Westshore Septic to Sewer Conversion Progress
• Shrubsteppe Mitigation Bank Review Team Meetings
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The Tuesday, September 1, 2026 session was closed at 11:40 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM (9/2/2026):
• The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the following Final Plat Submission
and Reviews:
o Jesse Burke (Burke Farm Unit 81 Short Plat) File # P 26-0156 (preliminary P
25-0363).
o Dean &Joni Mitchell (Mitchell Short Plat) File # P 26-0117 (preliminary P 24-
0334).
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