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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF
MONDAY, MARCH 15. 2010:
8:3o a.m. — 9:oo a.m. Elected Official Round Table Meeting
9:oo a.m. — 9:2o a.m. J Strickler, ASC Update and Misc. BOCC Actions
lo:oo a.m. — 10:15 a.m.
10:2o a.m. — 10:5o a.m.
ll:oo a.m. —11:5o a.m.
12:00 P.M. — 1:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M. - 2:20 P.M.
3:00 P.M. — 3:50 p.m.
1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance,
and/or grant administration.
2. Special Counsel Contract between Grant County and Davis
Wright Tremaine LLP (Leslie Nellermoe, Esq.) for the provision
of legal services as relates to the DOE and the Landfill and
Superfund Site. January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
3. Amendment to Washington State Department of Commerce
Contract Number o8 -461o8 -Sol, reducing the original three year
fund amount from $874,610 to $638, 465•
4. Lease Agreement (Commercial Premises) between Grant County
and Kevin J. Lakoduk and Tanya S. Lakoduk for premises
located at 457 rs' Ave. N., Ephrata, Washington, 98823 from
March 1, 2010 to MARCH 28, 2012. Lease is for County offices
of the Building Department and Fire Marshall.
5. 2010 Grant County Visitor Guide Contract between Grant
County, by and through the Grant County Tourism Commission,
and NW Weekend Get-Aways, LLC, effective January 1, 2010
through December 31, 2010.
6. 2010 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant
Countv and Jeffs Towing and Recovery. January 1, 2010
through December 31, 2010.
7. Anticipating: North Columbia Community Action Council
request for reimbursement on Department of Commerce Public
Services Grant, Contract #o9-64009-002, in the amount of
$969.o6.
Commissioners Office Safety Meeting
Commissioners Work Session
1. Execution of Contract between Grant County and Desert
development, Inc. for the Grant County Fairgrounds — Pavilion #2
building.
2. Request from the Sheriff'Office
3. Request from the Central Safety Committee to purchase two First
Responder Kits to accompany the newly purchased AED's for the
County. The cost is approximately $225.00.
D Nelson, Community Development Update
PUD Luncheon (Tequila's Restaurant)
D Pheasant, Treasurer's Office Terra Scan Update
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
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4:00 p.m, — 4:20 P.M. B Smith, District Court Update
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 8:3o a.m. with all the Commissioners in
attendance with the Deputy Clerk of the Board.
J STRICKLER, ASC UPDATE AND MISC. BOCC ACTION
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz, to approve items 1
through 6 on the ASC Agenda. Item 7 did not arrive to be signed. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to approve items 1 and
3 on the Work Session Agenda. Item 2 was listed in error. The motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners approved a request for budget extension hearing from the Sheriffs Office. They
request $16,000.00 to cover the cost of replacing 12 mobile radios and siren boxes. The hearing was
scheduled for April 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
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.o8o, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amount of $136,3x9.85, as recorded on a listing and
made available to the Board.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until March 16,
2010.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16.2010:
9:oo a.m. — 9:2o a.m. Closed Record Public Hearing, Steve Gilbert Minor Zone Change
9:3o a.m. — 9:4o a.m. L Pence, Executive Session Meeting to discuss Boundary Review Board
Disbanding Resolution
1o:oo a.m. — 10:2o a.m. R Baker, Water Conservancy Board Update
11:oo a.m. —11:2o a.m. R Gonzales, Public Defense Update
11:3o a.m. —11:5o a.m. B Hill, Public Defense Update
1:30 P.M. — 2:20 P.M. D Pohle, PW Update
1. Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work
from the United States Bureau of Reclamation; City of Grand Coulee;
and the City of Soap Lake.
2. Recommendations to award the Bids for the Passenger Van and
Police SUV; and the Herbicide Materials 2010 project.
2:30 p.m. — 3:20 P.M. A Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
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2:43 P.M. — 2:50 p.m. A Lee, Executive Session Meeting regarding potential litigation
3:30 P.M. — 3:50 P.M. Consent Agenda
4:00 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. C Swartz at Moses Lake Trail Planning Team Meeting (Moses Lake City
Hall)
The session was continued at 9:oo am with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Deputy Clerk of
the Board.
CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, STEVE GILBERT MINOR ZONE CHANGE
The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding a minor zone change application from
Steve Gilbert to change a 27.3 acre parcel of land from agriculture to Rural residential 1 (RRl) in order to
reflect the change in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation as a result of the 2oo9 amendment
process. A determination of non -significance (DNS) for this proposal has been issued using Optional DNS
Process in WAC 197-11-355• This was issued on December 29, 2oo9. The area is located approx. 7 miles
east of the Town of Royal City and adjacent to Royal Camp; and is in portion of S 17, T 27 N, R 31 E, W M
(Parcel no. 21-1o6o-000). Commissioner Stevens moved to uphold the Planning Commission
recommendation and approve the application as presented, recognizing the 10 Findings of Fact.
Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
(Ordinance No. 10 -o15 -CC)
L PENCE, EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING TO DISCUSS BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD
DISBANDING RESOLUTION
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) Commissioner Carter called the session to order at 9:34 a.m. to go until
9:4o a.m. Commissioner Carter closed the session at 9:4o a.m.
D POHLE, PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
The Commissioners approved and signed the request for reimbursable work with:
1. United States Bureau of Reclamation to grade the Rd into Summer Falls Park;
2. City of Grant Coulee for Hot Mix Overlav on Banks Avenue from Cole St to Knute St; and
3. City of Soap Lake for Seal Coat Work on numerous roads.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Director to split the award of the Herbicide
Materials contract between Helena Chemical Co. in the amount of S141,651.82 and Crop Production
Services Inc. in the amount of $145,592.24•
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Director to award the 7 passenger mini -van bid
to Barry Chevrolet in the amount of $27,635.69. This was the only bid received.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Director to deep and continue use of the 2oo6
2WD Chevrolet Tahoe for one additional year due to no bids or trade-in offers being received.
A LEE, EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) Commissioner Carter called the session to order at 2:43 p.m. to go until
2:50 p.m. Commissioner Carter closed the session at 2:50 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Swartz seconded and the
motion passed unanimously, as presented below:
COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE:
Commissioners Office Vouchers
Special Occasion License application for the Quincy Valley Hospital Foundation, 9o8 -loth Ave.
SW, Quincy, WA 98848, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
HUMAN RESO URCES
Personnel Action Request Recommendations for the following:
• Request for an exception to the Hiring Freeze for Corrections to hire One Full Time Cook
due to a recent resignation.
• Request from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to adopt a salary schedule for their
Deputy Prosecutors.
The Director recommends approval of both items above.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Out of State travel request for Deputy Prosecutor Karen Horowitz to attend a "Trial Advocacy 1
Course" sponsored by the National District Attorney Assoc. from April 19-23, 2010 in Charleston,
SC.
MISCELLANEOUS rrEMS
The Commissioners appointed Dale Wilson to Grant County Fire District No. 14.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until March 17,
2010.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 17.2010:
Too a.m. — 8:oo a.m. C Swartz at Grant County Economic Development Council Meeting
(ATEC Building, Moses Lake)
9:oo a.m. — 9:3o a.m. R Stevens, WRCIP Fiscal Committee Conference Call
9:3o a.m. — 12:00 P.M. TOURISM BOARD MEETING
1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. K Larimer, PUD / Crescent Bar Update
3:00 P.M. — 3:03 P.M. L Pence, Resolution to Disband the Boundary Review Board
3:03 p.m. — 3:20 P.M. L Pence, Executive Session Meeting regarding Litigation
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The session was continued at 1:30 pm with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Deputy Clerk of
the Board.
L PENCE, RESOLUTION TO DISBAND THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD
The Commissioners approved and signed Resolution No. 10 -014 -CC to disband the Boundary Review
Board for Grant County, effective March 9, 2010.
L PENCE, EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING CITY OF MOSES LAKE VS. GRANT COUNTY
COUNTER OFFER
Pursuant to RCI'V 42.30.110 (1)(i) Commissioner Carter called the session to order at 3:03 p.m. to go until
3:15 p.m. The session was then continued until 3:20 P.M. Commissioner Carter closed the session at
3:20 P.M.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until March 19,
2010.
THURSDAY, MARCH 18,2010:
8:oo a.m. - 12:00 P.M. R Stevens at Leg Steering Committee Meeting (WSAC Bldg, Olympia)
9:oo a.m. —11:oo a.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 P.M. C Swartz at NCCAC Board Meeting (Housing Authority Office)
7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. C Swartz at Grant Transit Authority Board Meeting (Ephrata City Hall)
FRIDAY. MARCH 10, 2010:
9:oo a.m. — 2:30 P.M. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
1o:oo a.m. —10:3o a.m. D Reynolds, Executive Session, Conference Call regarding litigation
10:3o a.m. —12:30 p.m. R Stevens at RSN Governing Board Meeting (Lincoln Co. Courthouse)
The session was continued at to:oo am with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Deputy Clerk of
the Board.
D REYNOLDS, EXECUTIVE SESSION CONFERENCE CALL REGARDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) Commissioner Carter called the session to order at 10:15 a.m. to go until
10:5o a.m. Commissioner Carter closed the session at 10:5o a.m.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Ron Melcher (Replat Lot 3, Nash Short Plat)
File #09-5355-01 Final Plat Submission and Review.
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As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until March 22,
2010.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010:
2:00 P.M. — 4:30 P.m. Commissioners at 1/10 Sales Tax for Mental Health Meeting
(GrIS, Moses Uke)
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Signed this day of , 2010.
BOej11tD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Gro#t mWity, � asl4gton
Richard Stevens
Carolann Swartz