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Week of September 16, 2002
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00
a.m, with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the
Board.
The Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the preceding
session as written.
f- �,��"_ As of this date the Commissioners approved the vouchers filed in the
Auditors Office 9/16/02 in the total amount of $2,483,175.46.
)///l.�S J The Commissioners approved the request by the Juvenile Department
to allow Megan Judge to take leave without pay prior to the birth of her
child.
y b A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Commissioner Allison that Resolution Number 2002 -134 -CC approving a
minor zone change of several parcels in the Trinidad area requested by
Everett Brissey be passed. The motion carried.
j A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Commissioner Allison that Resolution Number 2002 -135 -CC designating
Paul Pridmore, M.Ed. to provide the services of a County Designated Mental
Health Professional effective September 1, 2002 be passed. The motion
carried.
y �l1(` A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by
Commissioner Moore that Resolution Number 2002 -136 -CC accepting City
of Moses Lake Ordinance No. 2093 adjusting corporate boundaries of the
municipality pursuant to RCW 36A.21.210 be passed. The motion carried.
i' 1 ` 1. 411 The Commissioners approved out of state travel for Teddy Chow of
the Prosecutors Office to attend the Annual National Conference on
Domestic Violence, in Illinois.
/4'/�AThe Commissioners approved the proposal by the Human Resources
Department to change Grant County's status from a taxed employer to a
non -taxed employer effective January 1, 2003.
The Commissioners approved the request by Grant County
Developmental Disabilities to provide home care services to people with
developmental disabilities in the Greater Moses Lake area.
yy The Commissioners signed a Proclamation regarding October
designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
.y,/,),?,;The Commissioners received notification from Administrative
Assistant Peggy Grigg of her plan to retire.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session
was continued until September 17, 2002.
September 17, 2002
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners
in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners approved the starting salary of Hector Torres of
Grant County Planning Department at $2,557.60.
j n'f Chairman Snead was authorized to sign Change Order #3 on the Grant
Mental Healthcare Facility.
The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the Grant County
UDC Amendment regarding signs in the rural area. At the request of the
Planning Director a motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Commissioner Allison to continue the matter to October 1, at 10:30 a.m. The
motion carried.
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding
1:30 p.m. bid opening -Landfill Cell, Screening & Stockpiling, Truck Driver,
Road District No. 1 -Daryl Kimble, Solid Waste -Proposed Rate Increase.
/,v,/:�9/The Commissioners held a Bid opening on Landfill Cell Screening,
Crushing and Stockpiling. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison,
seconded by Commissioner Moore to refer the bids to Public Works for their
review and recommendation. The motion carried.
The Commissioners signed an easement and right of way for electric
distribution lines and communication facilities with the PUD for the
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
<r,c/ The Commissioners held a Public Hearing and a motion was made by
Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison that Resolution
Number 2002 -137 -CC relating to a supplemental extension in the 2002
budget of the Current Expense Fund #001, Sheriff Department #114 due to
unanticipated state and/or federal funds in the amount of $5,000 be passed.
The motion carried.
_i,%, A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by
Commissioner Moore that Resolution Number 2002 -138 -CC stating that
Pamela Duggan is no longer needed to provide the services of a County
Designated Mental Health Professional be passed. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by
Commissioner Moore that Resolution Number 2002 -139 -CC setting a Public
Hearing for October 7, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. relating to the facts requiring an
appropriation and expenditure of funds for the Current Expense Fund #001,
Auditor's Office Department #104 in the total amount of $18,500 be passed.
The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by
Commissioner Snead that Resolution Number 2002 -140 -CC relating to the
transfer of funds within the 2002 budget of the Law and Justice Fund 4121,
Department # 163 in the amount of $8,110 be passed. The motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session
was continued until September 18, 2002.
September 18, 2002
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners
in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
/;r',/o�The Commissioners held a Public hearing regarding the proposed Port
of Sun Lakes. The hearing was opened by Chairman Tim Snead. He
explained the purpose of the hearing and invited Prosecuting Attorney Steve
Hallstrom to address issues regarding the petition. Mr. Hallstrom stated that
it was his legal opinion that the petition was deficient in several areas. The
Commissioners then invited the public in attendance to speak. William
Sorensen, Executive Coordinator of the proposal spoke in favor of the
proposed Port and felt that it would be a benefit to the people in the area.
Several other citizens spoke both in favor and in opposition to the proposal.
After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Allison,
seconded by Commissioner Moore that it is not in the public interest to
move forward with the proposal due to legality concerns. The motion
carried.
The Commissioners upheld the recommendation of the Public Works
Director and awarded the Landfill Cell Screening, Crushing and Stockpiling
bid to Tommer Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $863,730.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session
was adjourned until September 23, 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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