HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (378)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of March 27, 2006
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.
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 $318,296 14, as
recorded on a listing and made available to the Board
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Bill Cowin (Frenchman View Estates)
Final Plat Submission and Review. File #04-3940-02
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign approval of the Corrected Special Occasion
License Application from the USA Mixed Martial Arts, 8427 Valley Green Ct , Olympia, WA
98513, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Preventative Maintenance Agreement
between Grant County and York International to provide maintenance services on the Courthouse air
conditioning system.
The Commissioners signed an Amendment to contract E06-074 between Grant County and
the Washington State Military Department for financial assistance to the County solely for the
expenses necessary to answer 911 calls originating in the county.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of March, 2006.
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Meeting regarding the recording of all of
the Boards meetings and asked for discussion. Commissioner Moore moved to record all meetings in
the Commissioners office Commissioner Stevens asked for a second to the motion and
Commissioner Allison seconded for discussion purposes only. Discussion ensued. Commissioner
Moore called for the question, Commissioners Allison asked for the motion again; Commissioner
Stevens stated that the motion was to record all items on the agenda and record all discussion
Stevens asked who was in favor of the motion, Commissioner Moore stated "Aye", Commissioner
Stevens and Allison stated "Nay" Commissioner Stevens asked if anyone would like to modify the
motion. Commissioner Allison moved to record all publicized meetings here in the Commissioners
hearing room, as long as they are on the agenda 24 hours in advance; Commissioner Stevens
seconded the motion Discussion ensued Commissioner Allison then withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Stevens stated he would like to revisit this issue at the next Board Update. The
meeting adjourned.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until
March 28, 2006.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of March 27, 2006
March 28, 2006
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that
Resolution No. 06 -138 -CC, a resolution implementing Grant County credit cards, be passed. The
motion carried.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant County Sheriffs Office for a budget
transfer within Fund #001, Department #114 in the amount of $4,600.00, to purchase four emergency
lightbars.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant County Sheriffs Office for a budget
transfer within Fund #001, Department #114 in the amount of $4,560 00, to purchase six emergency
light sticks
The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: 1:30 p m. Bid Opening
for the Rd 11 -SW and Rd G -SW projects, Award Recommendation Letter for the Herbicide
Materials 2006 project, Resolution Order Granting ClosureNiewmont Dr; Bid Authorization for the
Rd Q -NE project, Franchise Transfer Request. Avista to PUD; Accounting Issues, and Cities Cost
Distribution Letter.
The Commissioners held a Bid Openings for the Rd 11 -SW and Rd G -SW projects. 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 carred.
The Commissioners signed an Authorization to Call for Bids on the Rd Q -NE project The
bid opening will be held April 11, 2006 at 1.30 pm
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Public Works Director to award the
Herbicide Matenals 2006 contract to Helena Chemical Co in the amount of $238,376.07, and the Rd
11 -SW and Rd G -SW contract to Trimmer Construction Co. in the amount of $1,358,443 85
A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that
Resolution No. 06 -139 -CC, a resolution in the matter of closing a portion of a certain county road,
Viewmont Drive, be passed. Commissioner Moore voted against the motion and the motion passed
with a vote of two to one.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant County Health District for a budget
transfer within Fund #001, Department #125 in the amount of $7,000 00 for tuberculosis control.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Marna Juarez (Wilkie-Golladay Short Plat)
Final Plat Submission and Review, File #05-4070-01.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of March 27, 2006
The Commissioners approved for distribution to Elected Officials and Department Heads
Policy Memo 06-01, County Credit Cards.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until
March 29, 2006.
March 29, 2006
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 request of Elizabeth Lewis, Ephrata Farmers Market
Association, for the continued use of the area in front of the Courthouse for the Ephrata Farmers
Market for the 2006 year.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director to
eliminate one full-time Information Systems Assistant position and create one full-time Data
Management Analyst position, at Grant Mental Healthcare.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director to for
the starting rate of pay for Aracely Yanez, District Court; and approved the hire date of April 3,
2006.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Facilities and Maintenance
Manager to award the bid for the Sheriff s Office storage building to Chinook Lumber in the amount
of $5,450 32.
The Commissioners appointed Gary Baker to the Interim Information Services Director
position effective April 3, 2006; and Royer DeChenne to the Interim Facilities and Maintenance
Manager position effective April 10, 2006, until the positions are filled.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Facilities and Maintenance Manager for a
budget transfer from Repairs and Maintenance to Capital Outlay in the amount of $2,801.72 to
purchase a new lawn mower.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until
March 30, 2006.
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COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Week of March 27, 2006
March 30, 2006
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 request of the Facilities and Maintenance Manager to
award the bid for the District Court office and Courtroom ceilings to Gale Contractors in the amount
of $16,986 74.
The Commissioners accepted the letter of resignation from Susan Bauer, Administrative
Services Coordinator, effective March 31, 2006; and the Chair of the Board was authorized to sign
the severance package settlement agreement between Grant County and Ms. Bauer
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until
April 3, 2006
Signed this L' day of �, 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
G ounty, Was ngton
Richard Stevens, Chair
Deborah Moore
LeRoy Allison
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