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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (390)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of June 26, 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 a public hearing regarding a petition received from Freshwater Estates in the Crab Creek Area to be entered into the Firearms Control Area of Grant County. Gary Brindle, representing the Freshwater Estates petitioners, is requesting a safety zone for their area. Courtney Conklin, Chief Deputy, Grant County Sheriff s Department, stated that in the best interest of public safety, he believes this should be granted. Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Moore moved to pass the Ordinance No. 06 -179 -CC granting the addition of the Freshwater Estates to the Firearm Control Area of the Grant County Code Ch 6.02, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No 06 -179 -CC, a resolution amending Chapter 6.02 of the Grant County Code by adding Freshwater Estates and Rathbone property to Grant County's Firearms Control Areas in which the discharge of firearms is prohibited and, other matters properly relating thereto, be passed. The motion carried The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Huck Goodrich (Goodrich Estates Major Plat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File 902-3447-02. 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 $1,305,770.41 as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Notice of Liquor License Application Assumption from H&K Flying LLC dba Wheeler Road Exxon / One Stop Mart, 11852 Wheeler Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837, applicant is SSS Investments, LLC. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06 -186 -CC, a resolution that Michael Lopez, MSW, be designated to provide the services of a County Designated Mental Health Professional effective July 1, 2006, be passed. The motion carried. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until June 27, 2006. Page 1 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of June 26, 2006 June 27, 2006 The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. The Commissioners held a public hearing to take public comment on the request from the Voters for Council/Manager Form of Grant County Government to hold a Freeholder Election. Ralph Kincaid stated the committee is asking to put a Freeholder election on the ballot and not to request a change in County government. The previous petition contained 104 signatures; to date they have over 680 signatures. He explained that Freeholders are elected to review public input, then have up to 2 years to draft a new form of Government. Mr. Kincaid stated that it would save time and money to the County if they would voluntarily put this ballot on the election. Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Moore moved to place the Freeholder Election on the ballot. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Allison moved to give the voters the opportunity and allow the petition process to move forward. Commissioner Stevens seconded. Discussion followed Call for the question, Commissioner Allison and Stevens voted in favor of the petition process, Commissioner Moore voted against, and the motion passed with a vote of two to one. The hearing adjourned. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to deny the request of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for a budget extension in the amount of $19,619.81 for attorney's fees. Commissioner Moore voted in favor of the budget extension and the motion passed with a vote of two to one. The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: a reimbursable work request from Coulee City; a 2:30 pm Vacation Hearing for Old Crescent Bar Road; Fairgrounds Water and Sewer Feasibility Study; Rd G -SW; the Six Year Transportation Program, District No. 1 completes seal coating work this week; and appliance and scrap metal collection events The Commissioners accepted the recommendation of the Public Works Director to approve the Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work from the Town of Coulee City. The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the request to vacate Crescent Bar Rd, County Rd 737. The Public Works Director read into the record the Engineers report. Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Moore moved to approve the vacation as presented, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned. Page 2 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of June 26, 2006 A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06 -187 -CC, a resolution in the matter of vacating a certain county road right-of- way - a portion of the dedicated Crescent Bar Road, Road 737, be passed. The motion carried. The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for Grant County Building Department in the amount of $300.00, due to unanticipated funds. Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Moore moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06 -188 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of the County Building Department Fund #001, Department #116, due to unanticipated state and/or federal funds in the amount of $300.00 be passed. The motion earned. The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for Grant County Juvenile Court and Youth Services in the amount of $11,111 00, due to unanticipated funds Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance Commissioner Moore moved to approve the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06 -189 -CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of the Grant County Juvenile Court and Youth Services Fund #001, Department #117, due to unanticipated state and/or federal funds in the amount of $11,111 000 be passed. The motion carried. The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by the Human Resources Director for Heidi Whitney, Adult Therapy Services Manager. The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by the Human Resources Director for Ruth Alvarado, Initial Services Manager at Grant Mental Healthcare, effective August 1, 2006. The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant Mental Healthcare Interim Executive Director for out of state travel for one staff person to attend training in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 14, 2006. Page 3 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of June 26, 2006 The Commissioners signed a Development Agreement between Grant County, Guardian Fiberglass, Inc., Russell Fode, Special Trust for Merle F. Palmerton, Patrick S. Palmerton Trustee, and the City of Moses Lake, to purchase and develop land according to the plan amendments, rezoning and other matters stated in the Development Agreement. The Commissioners approved the request of Grant County Superior Court for a budget extension in the amount of $7,433.00 plus tax to purchase a copier/printer. The hearing was schedule for July 25, 2006 at 10.35 am. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until June 28, 2006 June 28, 2006 The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioner Stevens and Commissioner Moore in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Allison was out and excused. The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of June 2006. The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Facilities and Maintenance Director to award the bid for the roof seal project of the old courthouse and annex to Moses Lake Custom Builders in the amount of $19,675.57. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the First Amendment to the Agreement between North Central Washington Regional Support Network and Grant County, Washington dated October 11, 2005 to amend the interagency Residential Support Services Agreement, Statement of Work. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a County Program Agreement No. 0663- 95297, between the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services and Grant County New Hope Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services to provide emergency domestic violence shelter and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and any dependent child (ren) of the victim in the amount of $238,015.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison (via phone), seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to approve the offer of employment and benefits package to the new Executive Director of Grant Mental Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and New Hope Commissioner Moore approved the offer but voted against the moving expense provision. The vote passed two to one. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until June 30, 2006. Page 4 of 5 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of June 26, 2006 June 30, 2006 The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioner Stevens and Commissioner Moore in attendance with the Clerk of the Board Commissioner Allison was out and excused. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Washington State Military Department Amendment B to Contract 4E06-075 to change the overall contract amount from $230,035.00 to $210,484.00. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Washington State Military Department Contract #E07-050 to provide financial assistance to the County solely for expenses necessary to answer 911 calls originating in the County in the amount of $183,298 00 As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until July 3, 2006. Signed this a day of 2006. 4ttest:of t4Bd BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington Richard Stevens, Chair C )t&l Deborah Mo re LeRoy Allison Page 5 of 5