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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceedings - Commissioners - 20 (419)COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of January 23, 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 of $919,936 36, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Jose Arreola (Arreola Short Plat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #04-3923-01. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a CERB Program Self Certification of Growth Management Act for the Port of Moses Lake for the REC Silicon — Electrical Substation Expansion project. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 06 -009 -CC, a resolution in the matter of unredeemed warrants for 2005, be passed. The motion carred. The Commissioners signed Amendments to Geographic Information Interlocal Agreements between Grant County and the Port of Moses Lake, Frontier Title and Escrow, Security Title, and Grant County Economic Development Council for shared services. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until January 24, 2006. January 24, 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 November 17, 2005 Corrected session minutes. The Commissioners signed a Special Counsel Contract between Grant County and Stafford Frey Cooper PC, to perform and render legal assistance and advice relatn-c to insurance coverage matters. Page 1 of 4 COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of January 23, 2006 The Commissioners signed the Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in the Juvenile Division of Grant County Superior Court (Juvenile Offenders Only) Full Time Contractor between Grant County and Jaime Hawk. The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the establishment of a Sheriffs Office Traffic Unit. Various members of the Sheriffs Office spoke in favor of the Traffic Unit; stating that Grant County has the highest fatalities per capita in the state. Speed is the easiest problem to enforce and will generate quite a bit of revenue. The Traffic Unit is going to be funded by a loan from Public Works. The approximate budget for this unit is $753,785 00; $459,550 for wages and benefits, $98,600 for operational expenses, and $195,635 for capital expenditures. Commissioner Stevens asked if this Traffic Unit will be self supporting The Chief Deputy stated yes, it should more than support itself and create additional revenue. Sheriffs Office staff have received many calls from citizens wanting the motorcycle police in their area. Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison stated that a one week continuance would be helpful to the Board to discuss the funding from Public Works. Commissioner Moore reiterated this statement and thanked everyone for the information received. Commissioner Allison made a motion to continue the hearing to Tuesday, January 31, 2005 at 2:30 pm so that the Board can have the opportunity to discuss the financing of the Traffic Unit. Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: 1:30 pm Bid Opening for Automobiles/Pickups; 1:50 pm Bid Opening for Snow Plows/Fork Lifts, 2.00 pm Bid Opening for 10,000 gal. Asphalt Relay Tank; 2:10 pm Bid Opening for a Chip Spreader; 2:20 pm Bid Opening for Motor Graders; 2:30 pm Bid Opening for a Backhoe with Trailer; CRAB Annual Certification & Certification of Road Fund Expenditures for Fish Passage Barrier Removals; Local Agency Agreement Supplement for the Stratford Road project; Local Agency Agreements for the Beverly -Burke Road Overlay and Rd 5 -NW Road O� erlay; Request for Out of State Travel for Bob Rayoum/Solid Waste (MOLD); Facilities & Maintenance; Quincy Shop Fire System Working; Compost Feasibility Study; and the Gloyd Drop Box. The Commissioners held the six above referenced Bid Openings. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried. The Commissioners approved the request of the Solid Waste Supervisor for out of state travel for one employee to attend training in British Columbia. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign Local Agency Agreements between Grant County Public Works and the Washington State Dept of Transportation for Rd 5 -NW and Beverly -Burke Rd Overlays; and a Local Agency Agreement Supplement for the Stratford Rd project. Page 2 of COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of January 23, 2006 The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Annual Certification for Calendar Year 2005 for Public Works; and the Washington State CRAB Certification of Road Fund Expenditures for Fish Passage Barrier Removal. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 06 -010 -CC, a resolution in support of keeping the Coulee City to Cheney Line of the Palouse River Coulee City Railroad running, be passed. The motion carred. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign an Inter -local Agreement between the Cities of Moses Lake, Othello, Grand Coulee, Grant County, and Adams County regarding a combined Police Tactical Response Team. The Commissioners signed a Special Counsel Contract between Grant County and Stafford Frey Cooper PC to perform and render legal assistance and advice relative to insurance coverage matters. Duplicate, already noted as third item on this days issues As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until January 25, 2006. January 25, 2006 The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Stevens and Allison in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Moore was out of town and excused. The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the William Johnson (William Johnson Replat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #05-4119-02. The Commissioners approved a request from the Emergency Management Director to extend the position of Project Planner from 80% to 100%, based on the receipt of funds from a Hazard Mitigation Grant. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until January 26, 2006 January 26, 2006 The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Page 3 of COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Week of January 23, 2006 The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Draft -1/18/06 Intergovernmental Agreement between the Washington State Department of Personnel and Grant County to provide for a statewide, regional, and national executive search for the Executive Director of Grant Mental Healthcare, Directions in Community Living/Developmental Disabilities, and New Hope Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services. The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant County Comprehensive Plan for Crime Victims Funds, as prepared and submitted by the office of the Prosecuting Attorney. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No 06 -011 -CC, a resolution setting the salary for the Grant County Prosecuting Attomey for 2006, be passed. The motion carried The Commissioners approved a recommendation from the Human Resources Director to make changes to the Prosecuting Attorney's Crime Victim Coordinator Job description, including a title change to Crime Victim/Witness Coordinator; and to request a salary re-evaluation for the position. As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until January 30, 2006. Signed this a day of to • , 2006. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Gra unty, Washi on Richard Stevens, Chair Deborah Moore LeR�Ty A itT1 s n -� Page 4 of 4