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Home My WebLink AboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (379)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of April 3, 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. The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Meeting to award the bid for Grant County's paper of record. Bids received were from the Columbia Basin Herald at $2 99 per column inch and the Quincy Valley Post Register at $1.99 per column inch. Commissioner Moore moved to award the bid to the Quincy Valley Post Register as they are the lowest bidder. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Allison moved to award the bid to the Columbia Basin Herald, Commissioner Stevens seconded. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Stevens called for the question, to award the bid to the Columbia Basin Herald. Commissioner Allison seconded, Commissioner Moore voted "nay" and the motion passed with a vote of two to one. The meeting adjourned. The Commissioners signed a proclamation recognizing the "Last Grand Roundup" celebration in Wilson Creek and Ephrata, WA on April 22 and 23, 2006. The Commissioners approved the request of the Chief Accountant for a budget transfer from Current Expense Fund #001 to the Grant County Fair Department #116 in the amount of $20,000.00. 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 $553,418 98 and $40,406.05, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 03-1 through No 03-121 in the total amount of $365,848.35, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. The Commissioners accepted the recommendation of the Human Resources Director to approve the request of the Sheriff s Office and provide EAP benefits to their office volunteers. The Commissioners signed a Special Counsel Contract between Grant County and Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P S., to perform legal services and render legal advice relating to that certain bankruptcy matter currently pending in U S. District Court entitled Robert A. Holmes. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a corrected Notice of Liquor License application for One Stop Mart, 11852 Wheeler Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837; applicant isSS Investments, LLC. Page 1 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of April 3, 2006 The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Health District in the amount of $1,950 00 for additional billing for Tuberculosis control. Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No. 06 -144 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of the Grant County Health District Fund #001, Dept #125 for Tuberculosis control, to the amount of $1,950 00, be passed. The motion earned. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 4, 2006 April 4, 2006 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 Payroll Journal for the month of March, The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for Grant County Emergency Management in the amount of $600,860.08 to establish a budget for a new grant project Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No. 06 -140 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of Grant County Emergency Management Fund #102, Dept #144 for a new grant project, in the amount of $600,860.08, be passed The motion carried. The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: Authorization to Call for Bids for the MC250 & MC800 Liquid Asphalt 2006 projects; Longview School; Gravel to Oil Program; Fairway Drive; and Off Cycle CPG. The Commissioners signed an Authorization to Call for Bids on the MC250 & MC800 Liquid Asphalt 2006 projects. The bid opening will be held Apnl 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm. Page 2 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of April 3, 2006 The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for Grant Mental Healthcare in the amount of $180,285 00. Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously The hearing adjourned. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No 06 -141 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of Grant Mental Healthcare Fund #108, Dept #150, in the amount of $180,285.00, be passed. The motion carried. The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Building/Fire Marshal for the lease of office space, in the amount of $38,000 00 Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously Commissioner Allison moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No. 06 -142 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of the Grant County Building Department/Fire Marshall's Office Fund #001, Dept #116 for the lease of office space, in the amount of $38,000.00, be passed. The motion carred The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a Reasonable Use Exception request from Nicholas and Kelly Cobb to allow the development of a single-family dwelling unit on a 2.43 acre parcel in the Agricultural Zone of Grant County. The existing parcel (160346000) does not meet the current density requirement of the Agriculture Zone of one dwelling unit per 40 acres Project site is located approximately 12 miles South of Ephrata on Dodson Road and 300 feet north of the intersection of Dodson Road and Road 5 NW in the SW quarter of S 4, T 19, R 26 E, WM. Commissioner Allison moved to grant the application recognizing the seven Conditions of Approval and 6 Findings of Fact, Commissioner Moore seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 06 -143 -CC, a resolution approving a reasonable use exception on a 2.43 acre parcel, be passed. The motion carried The Commissioners approved the request of the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for a one-time exception to the 180 day probationary period for health benefits for a new Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position. The Commissioners approved the request of the Interim Information Services Director for out of state travel for one employee to attend training in Los Angeles, CA. Page 3 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of April 3, 2006 As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 5, 2006. April 5, 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 February 27, 2006 Commissioners Proceedings. The Commissioners met in executive session from 1 40 pm to 2:10 pm with the Assessor, Treasurer, and legal counsel regarding litigation. The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Chief Accountant for the Information Services Department to receive a County issued Credit Card. The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Amendments continued from March 22, 2006 Commissioner Stevens stated that the Board is waiting for a written response from City of Moses Lake on the previous hearing. He was informed that a representative from the City of Moses Lake is on his way. Commissioner Moore moved to continue the hearing for 15 minutes until the City representative amves. Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion carried The meeting was re -called to order and the following hearings were heard: 05-4295 Julie M. Cone / Moses Lake (Larson Air Base Dale Schultz, Associate Planner, City of Moses Lake provided a copy for the record an April 4, 2006 letter from the City of Moses Lake to the County regarding applications 05-4295 and 05- 4296 The City of Moses Lake approves both applications. Commissioner Allison moved to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the application as presented and grant the land use re -designation from High Density Residential to Public Facilities as recommended by the Planning Commission recognizing the nine Findings of Fact; Commissioner Moore seconded. The Board held discussion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. 05-4296 David Sparks, Moses Lake (I-90 Frontage) Commissioner Moore asked Planning Staff to discuss the "Island" issue that relates to this application. Staff did research and received information from CTED; they do not recommend islands If islands are allowed, it opens up the opportunity for annexation. Staff also opposes the creation of islands Staff's recommendation is to leave the east of the northerly portion of the proposal open as to not create an island. Staff showed a map and discussion was held. Page 4 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of April 3, 2006 Commissioner Allison stated to alleviate the island, the 2 parcels on the east, numbers 180250 and 180247, had to be left out Commissioner Allison moved to uphold a portion of the Planning Commissions and grant the Urban Growth boundary line change and the site specific land use re- designation from Urban Reserve Rural to Commercial Urban and only include the 2 parcels on the north side of the freeway (21-1771-000 and 21-1772-000); recognizing the 9 Findings of Fact. Commissioner Moore seconded for discussion purposes. Commissioner Moore clarified the motion that it includes the parcels north of the freeway only, not south of the freeway. Planning Commission recommended the north 4 parcels, the Board is recommending only the 2 parcels north Commissioner Stevens called for the question; all Commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously Commissioner Stevens discussed a letter received from Taylor Consulting Group asking the Board to reconsider the Comprehensive Plan Amendment application for Josephine Martens that was recently denied Commissioner Allison stated that their letter raises enough concerns for the Board to open the decision for reconsideration. Commissioner Allison moved to not open the public comment portion but open the hearing for reconsideration discussion. Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously to hold discussion. Commissioner Allison moved to continue the hearing to April 12 at 3:00 pm, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 10, 2006. Signed this Oe�2 day of L /�� , 2006. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grwu-<ounty, Was*gton Richard Stevens, Chair Deborah Moore LeRoy Allison Page 5 of 5