HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (354)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 5, 2005
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with all the
Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Commissioners signed the Payroll Final Register for the month of June, 2005.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 06-1
through No. 06-125 in the total amount of $684,686.90, as recorded on a listing and made
available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Juvenile Court and Youth Services
Administrator for a budget extension to Fund #001, Department #117, in the amount of
$4,000.00.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a new License Application of Wahluke
Wine Company, 23934 Road T.l NW, Mattawa, WA 99349, from the Washington State Liquor
Control Board. Applicants: Don and Jerry Milbrandt.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign an application for added privilege for
Midway Beverage, 5347 Patton Blvd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, from the Washington State
Liquor Control Board, Applicants: Rosalie and Scott Ramsden.
The Commissioners met with the Pubic Works Director regarding: Bid Opening for
Stratford Road NE; Notice of Hearing Resolution for Declaring Surplus Property; Authorization
to Call for Bids for Ephrata Landfill Gas Well & Probe Installation; Franchise Hearing for Chris'
Excavation; Quincy Shop Punch List (Appliances); D & L Foundry.
The Commissioners held a bid opening for the Stratford Road NE, CRP 04-14 project. A
motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to refer the
bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.
The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on Ephrata Landfill Gas Well
and Probe Installation. Bid opening to be held July 26, 2005 at 1:30 pm.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Public Works Director to
award the bid for the Stratford Road NE, CRP 04-14 project to Desert Rock Exc., Inc., Moses
Lake, WA.
The Commissioners signed an award letter to Desert Rock Exc. Inc., Moses Lake, WA
for the Stratford Road NE, CRP 04-14 project in the amount of $693,440.25.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 5, 2005
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a franchise application from Chris's
Excavation Inc. to construct, operate and maintain a waterline on certain county roads for a back
up water source. Public Works staff noted errors on the original application, the map directions
noting north, east and west are to be corrected before signing. The franchise period is also to be
lessened from fifty (50) years to two (2) years. Chris Jacobson stated that he is the spokesman
for Encana and discussed the franchise application. Commissioner Stevens moved to close the
public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the franchise application noting the
corrections, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing
adjourned.
The Commissioners signed an Order Granting Franchise to Chris' Excavation, Inc. to
construct, operate and maintain a waterline south of Road 24 SW and running north 2250 feet
along the north side of Road L -SW.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution No. 05 -244 -CC, a resolution in the matter of declaring certain county -owned property
surplus and ordering the sale thereof, be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners signed an Express Scripts, Inc. Plan Change Request Form to change the
current days supply for Member Submit COB claims from the current limit of up to 30 days to up to
90 days.
The Commissioners signed a County Program Agreement Amendment No. 0363-37859
between Grant County Directions in Community Living and DSHS.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director for
Grant Mental Healthcare to revise the Director of Quality Improvement job description.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Human Resources Director and the Facilities
and Maintenance Manager for a budget extension/capital request to purchase Atomic clocks for
County offices in the amount of $625.00.
The Commissioners approved the hire date of June 28, 2005 for Gracey R. Farahbakhsh,
Interfund Communications.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director for
the starting rate of pay for Gracey R. F'arahbakhsh, Interfund Communications.
The Commissioners approved the request of Pete McMahon, Captain, Grant County Jail,
to award the bid for the malfunctioning Heating/Air Conditioning unit at the Work Release
Center to Polhamus Heating and Air. A hearing for the budget extension has been set for August
2, 2005 at 11:15 am.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 5, 2005
The Commissioners approved the request of Pete McMahon, Captain, Grant County Jail
for a budget extension to purchase one 8' x 12' storage shed in the amount of $1,150.03. The
hearing has been set for August 2, 2005 at 11:00 am.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that
Resolution No. 05 -243 -CC, an Ordinance/Resolution imposing an additional county -wide excise
tax of one quarter of one percent (.25%) on real estate transactions for purposes of capital
improvements and, other matters properly relating thereto, be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding an amendment to Landscaping
Standards located in the Uniform Development Code Chapter 23.12 — Development Standards,
application # 05-4038. Location of this proposal includes all County lands. Commissioner
Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved to uphold the
Planning Commission recommendation to approve the proposal recognizing the 5 Findings of
Fact and changing 23.12.170 under C.2.b removing "provided good cause is established",
Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until July 6, 2005.
July 6, 2005
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board.
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
amount of $30,745.91, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended
by the Human Resources Director for: Cynthia Cochran and Nicole Cisneros, New Hope; Eddie
Gonzales and John Hoyer, Grant Mental Healthcare; Becky Garcia, Arqi Morales, Noemi
Amezcua, and Rosita Castillo, PARC.
The Commissioners approved a request from the Chief Accountant for a budget transfer
within Fund #105, Department #147 to allow for the purchase of Atomic Clocks in the amount of
$625.00.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Weep of July 5, 2005
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the 2004 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments. Planning Department staff put into the record a Grant County Planning
Commission meeting minutes from May 4, 2005 and a Determination of Non -significance and
adoption of Existing Environmental Documentation. The amendments are as follows:
Pile #2004-07, Stuart O'Byrne and Carmel Galloway O'Byrne, Moses Lake, WA
The proposal is an Urban Growth Boundary Change and Site -Specific Land Use Re -Designation.
The subject property involves approximately 157 acres zoned "Rural Residential I and 2" with a
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of "Rural Residential". The applicants have
submitted an application requesting the project area be included within the boundary of the City
of Moses Lake's Urban Growth Area (UGA) and a land use re -designation to "Residential -Low
Density or UR -2". Historically, the property has been used for Agriculture and Residential uses.
It is marginal crop ground and more recently, surrounding properties have been subdivided into
5, 10, and 15 -acre rural lots. Adjoining property to the north and east (within the Moses Lake
UGA) is fully developed at allowable urban densities. Location of the property is located in the
northwest and northeast quarter section of Section 19, Township 19 N, Range 28 E, WM,
adjacent to Westshore Drive and Winesap Road in Mae Valley and contains Parcel Nos.
170749000, 170751000, 141702000, 170752000, 170750000, 141700000, 170753000,
141699000, and 141695000. The Planning Commissions recommendation is to approve this
proposal. Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing,
Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens
moved to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the proposal
recognizing the 9 findings of Fact. Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Commissioner Allison put on the record that the Planning Commission
recommendation #2 should state "contiguous", not single.
File #2004-08 City of Moses Lake representing Larry and Diane Campbell
The subject property involves approximately 303.12 acres zoned "Rural Heavy Industrial" with a
Comprehensive Pan Land Use Designation of "Agriculture". The applicants, City of Moses
Lake, representing property owners Larry and Dianne Campbell, have submitted an application
requesting the project area be included within the boundary of the City of Moses Lake's Urban
Growth Area (UGA) and a land use re -designation to "Urban Heavy Industrial". Property is
located on parcel #19054 -Farm Unit 105, Block 41 is Tax Numbers Section 21, Township 19,
Range 29; 190506 -Farm Unit 106 Block 41 is 5900' in S %Z Section 21, Township 19, Range 29;
190677 -Farm Unit 233 Block 41 is Tax Numbers Section 21, Township 19, Range 29; 190476 -
Farm Unit 85 Block 441 in Section 21, Township 19, Range 29; and 19051 -Farm Unit 103 Block
41 less Tax Numbers Section 21, Township 19, Range 29. The Planning Commission
recommendation is to approve the proposal. The Commissioners had questions of the proponent
who was not in attendance, namely why he states the land is not farmable.
Commissioner Moore moved to continue this application to July 20, 2005 at 2:00 pm,
Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 5, 2005
File #2004-09, City of Quincy, WA
The subject property involves 165 acres zoned presently as Agriculture with a Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Designation of "Master Planned Industrial". The applicant has submitted an
application requesting the subject property be included within the boundary of the City of
Quincy Urban Growth Area (UGA) and a land use re -designation to "Urban Industrial".
Location of property is in a portion of Section 9 and 10, Township 20 N, Range 24 E, WM,
northeast of the City of Quincy. The Planning Commission recommendation is to approve the
proposal. Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing,
Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Moore
moved to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the proposal
recognizing the 9 Findings of Fact. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
File #2004-10 Cily of Soaip Lake and Samis Land Company
The subject property involves 39 acres zoned "Rural Residential 1" with a Comprehensive flan
Land Use Designation of "Rural Residential I". On July 5, 2004 Planning Department Staff
received paperwork that part of the property had been sold to a private individual. After
discussion amongst the Board, Commissioner Stevens moved to continue the hearing until July
20, 2005 at 2.00 pm, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
File #2004-11 City of Soap Lake Pro oral has been withdrawn
File #2004-12 Town of Coulee Ci WA
The subject property was annexed into the Town of Coulee City in 1997 and involves 69.23
acres zoned "Industrial" by the Town of Coulee City with a Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation of "Industrial". The applicant has submitted an application requesting the subject
property be included within the boundary of the Coulee City Urban Growth Area (UGA). The
land to be included in the urban growth area is the area on which are located two 6 -acre
treatment lagoons and one 12 -acre storage and evaporation lagoon. The property was not
included in the original UGA boundary as adopted in the Grant County Comprehensive Plan.
Property is located in a portion of the south half of Section 3, Township 24 N, Range 28 E, WM,
southeast of the Town of Coulee City. Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public
comment of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Stevens moved to uphold the Planning Commissioner recommendation to
approve this proposal recognizing the 9 Findings of Fact, Commissioner Moore seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of July 5, 2005
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until July 11, 2005.
Signed this 7114 day of , 2005.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
Richard Stevens
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