HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (033)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of August 25, 2003
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair of
the Board, Deborah Moore, with Commissioner Snead in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
Commissioner Allison was out of town and excused.
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the August 18, 2003, session.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Paul and Joanne Verhey Final Plat
Submission and Review (Frenchman Estates Phase 3), File #98-2566-01.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended
by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for Marcia Bush, Clerk's Office; Sonja Baker,
Planning Department; Hector Torres, Planning Department; Mayra L. Ruiz, District Court;
Danielle Shaw, Auditor's Office; Lynne Fronsman, Auditor's Office; Tamara Cardwell, Superior
Court; Warren R. Swanson, Juvenile Department; Heidi Gephart, Grant Mental Healthcare; Joe
Hall, Grant Mental Healthcare; Katheryne Espinosa, Grant Mental Healthcare; Peter Gourley,
Grant Mental Healthcare; Amanda Alvarez, Grant Mental Healthcare; Arm Thompson, Grant
Mental Healthcare; Ben Marte, Grant Mental Healthcare; and Sue Scott, DCL — Supported
Living.
The Commissioners approved the starting date of September 1, 1002 for Bruce Moore,
Grant Mental Healthcare; August 19, 2003 for Jeffery Eagle, Building and Fire Marshal's Office;
August 27, 2003 for Gloria Ponozzo, New Hope; August 18, 2003 for Lindsay J. Mayer, Human
Resources; and August 1, 2003 for Todd A. Taylor, Jail.
The Commissioners approved the separation date of August 29, 2003 for Myra L. Ruiz,
District Court; July 25, 2003 for Jill Rowley, New Hope; and August 15, 2003 for Sue Isaak,
Grant Mental Healthcare.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution Number 03 -118 -CC, an ordinance/resolution relating to amendment of the Grant
County Zoning Map, changing 40 -acres in the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of
Section 27, Township 22 N Range 27 EWM., from Agriculture to Rural Residential -1 (Walter
and Maria Stephens - Minor Zone Change), be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution Number 03 -119 -CC, an ordinance/resolution relating to amendment of the Grant
County Zoning Map changing 5.09 acres at 8101 Scott Road NE in Section 16, Township 19 N
Range 28 EWM, from Urban Residential -3 to Urban Commercial -1 (Ron and Rebecca Sawyer -
Minor Zone Change), be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners received a Summons and Complaint from Lyle Barger and Ila M.
Barger. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign Amendment No. 1 to Group Dental
Program No. 792 between Washington Dental Service and Grant County, regarding changes in
contract language and contractual variations, Appendix B, Dependent Eligibility Requirements.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Agreement regarding the care and
custody of retired canine Sheriff's King.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Request for an Emergency Purchase
from the Sheriff's Office for two each, six ton Trane heating/air conditioner units.
The Commissioners approved the request from Allen D. Holman, Fair & Facilities
Manager, for emergency repairs to the East Central section of the electrical system in the North
Campground on the fairgrounds.
A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution Number 03 -120 -CC, a Resolution requiring appropriation and expenditure of funds,
Sheriff's Department #114, Current Expense Fund #001, in the amount of $2,837 and setting the
hearing for September 15, 2003 at 3:00 p.m., be passed. The motion carried.
August 26, 2003
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County
Road Engineer, Public Works Department, that the Arnold Dr NE, CRP 02-05, STPUS-
6085(002), TA 2383; Larson Sidewalks, CRP 01-20, STPE-6085(001), TA 2082 contract be
awarded to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc., Moses Lake, Washington.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
between Grant County and the Cities and Towns of Ephrata, Grand Coulee, Mattawa, Moses
Lake, and Quincy, for the purpose of administering surcharge funds generated as a result of
Substitute House Bill 2060 and RCW 36.22.178. The Agreement was signed by Tammera Byers,
Mayor of Grand Coulee.
The Commissioners received an Appeal of Official Administrative Interpretation
Requested by Piney Creek Land & Royalty Company from Gregory S. McElroy, Esquire, on
behalf of Gary and Carol Maughan.
The Commissioners reviewed and approved the proposed JAIBG Incentives Grant
expenditures as proposed by Warren R. Swanson, Administrator, Juvenile Department.
The Commissioners reviewed and approved the recommendations of Angie Clark,
Director of Human Resources, that the Grant Mental Healthcare Crisis Case Aide position rate of
pay be increased to $12.50; and the Grant Mental Healthcare full-time Case Manager position be
replaced with a full-time Brief Treatment Therapist, Quincy program.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended
by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for Robert Church, Sheriff's Office; and Megan
Smith, Assessor's Office.
The Commissioners received a Summons and Complaint from J.N. Vail Company, Inc.
The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.
A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Resolution Number 03 -121 -CC, a resolution in the matter of changing the name of certain road
(Rd 10.2 NW — formerly Jacobson Lane to Rd F NW and Rd F NW - formerly Rd 10 NW to
Hwy 283), be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners met with Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County Road Engineer, Public
Works Department, regarding: Trailer Purchase — Grant County Fire District No. 5; 2:00 p.m.
Bid Opening — Road District No. 1/Bridge Crew Addition; Road District No. 3 — David Keyser;
GASB Fixed Asset Training — September 24, 2003 at 8:00 a.m.; and Solid Waste — Chipping
Contract / Basin Tree Service.
The Commissioners reviewed the recommendation that the Chipping contract at the
landfill be awarded to Basin Tree Service. No action was required.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County
Road Engineer, Public Works Department, allowing Grant County Fire District 5 to purchase the
500 ton axle trailer, serial no. T759971.
The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Road District No. 1 and Bridge Crew
Additions. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to
refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that
Resolution Number 03 -122 -CC, a Resolution authorizing an appropriation and expenditure of
funds for the Economic Enhancement Fund #113, Department #155, in the amount of $212,901
be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Resolution Number 03 -123 -CC, a Resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2003
budget of the Emergency Services Fund, #102, Department #144, in the amount of $11,465, be
passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of June in the
amount of $351,219.48.
As of this date, the Board, by a majority vote, does approve for payment those 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, in the
amounts of $721,301.99 as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
A Public Hearing was held regarding the Vivian Olsick Preliminary Plan (Outback Long
Plat) request. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison,
to uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the Vivian Olsick
preliminary plat of five (5) lots in the Rural Residential 1 Zone of Grant County (Outback Long
Plat) subdivision with the ten Conditions of Approval and six Findings of Fact. The motion
carried.
Commissioners Snead and Allison authorized the listing of Crab Lake/Wilson Creek on
the Coulee Corridor Route of the Great Washington State Birding Trail for the Audubon
Washington and Coulee Corridor Committee.
August 27, 2003
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Moore and Allison in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Snead was attending a meeting out of
town and excused.
The Commissioners approved the separation dates for the following Grant County
Fairgrounds staff: August 15, 2003 for Kevin Westenskow; August 16, 2003 for Rachel
McDonnel, Mildred Miller, Jolane Arbuckle, Patricia Andrews, and Patricia Meier; August 19,
2003 for Debbie Hintz; and August 20, 2003 for Gordon Valley.
August 28, 2003
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 08-1
through No. 08-91 in the total amount of $236,501.87, as recorded on a listing and made
available to the Board.
As there was no further business to come before the Board, the session was adjourned
until September 2, 2003.
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