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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners Swartz and Carter in
attendance. Commissioner Stevens was out for the morning.
8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. R Stevens, Out ;
8:30 a,m.—9:00 a.m. Elected Official Roundtable Meeting
9:00 a.m.—9:50 a.m. J Strickler,ASC Update and Misc BOCC Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Swartz,to approve items 1
through 4 and 6 through 12 on the ASC Agenda as presented. Item 5 did not arrive for signature, The
motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration.
(Approved)
2. Washington State Military Department Homeland Security Grant Agreement No. E15-074 with
Grant County, for sustaining and enhancing Grant County Emergency Management programs. �
Term is June 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 in the amount of$47,972. (Approved)
3. Washington State Military Department Homeland Security Grant Agreement No. E15-108 with
Grant County, for worl< related to the National Preparedness System. Term is September 1,
2014 through July 31, 2016. (Approved)
�}. Working Agreement by and between Grant County and Teamsters Local 760,Teamsters, Food
Processing Employees, Public Employees,Warehousemen and Helpers; Grant Integrated �
Services,Therapy Services,from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. (Approved)
5. Anticipating: Services Agreement between Grant County and Gray and Osborne, Inc.,
concerning the completion of a feasibility study of the sewage treatment options and assistance
with existing sewage systems at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Term is September 30, 2014
through February 28, 2014. (Did not arrive for signature)
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6. Resolution No. 14-055-CC adopting a Gre2nhouse Gas Reduction Policy. (Approved) !
7. Request by Grant County Port District#4 (Port of Coulee City)to withdraw the Coulee City
Marina Boat Dock Expansion project,Strategic Infrastructure Project(SIP)#2012-08,and waive
or otherwise relinquish the project's funding award of $70,000 grant and $30,000 loan,
enabling the County to reallocate those monies into the SIP 113 Account's available funds total. ;
(Approved) I
8, Resolution No. 14-056-CC In Re: Voluntary Withdrawal of Strategic Infrastructure Project and i
Award Funding on ASC Action Item#7,above. (Approved) �
9. Request for extension of deadline for project completion by the City of George and Grant �
County Port District No. 1 (Port of Quincy) on Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP) #2013-06, I
Industria/Pprk#5 WaterSystem Improvements from October 7, 2014 to December 31, 2014. �
This project is funded as a $50,000 grant. (Approved)
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, 10. Action on SIP Advisory Committee recommendations on the following projects:
a. SIP#2014-04, Grant County Airport District#1 (Desert Aire), Widening of the DesertAire
Airport Runway. The Committee recommends funding in the form of a $52,000 loan.
(Approvedj
b. SIP#2014-05, Grant County Port District#10 (Moses Lake), Wide-Body Hangar
Infrastructure Project. The Committee recommends funding in the form of a $200,000
grant. (Approved)
c. SIP#2014-06, City of Soap Lake, Main Avenue Improvements. The Committee
recommends not funding this project. (The Board decided to deny the
recommendation of the SIP committee to deny this funding. Instead,the Board
approved a$31,000.00 grant)
d. SIP#2014-07, City of Quincy, lndustrial Sewer System Installation. The Committee
recommends funding this project in the form of a $160,000 grant. (Approved)
'� 11. Resolution No. 14-057-CC In Re: Strategic Infrastructure Committee Recommendation for
Funding on ASC Action Items 10(a)-(d) above. (Approved)
12. Professional Services Agreement, Conflict and Overflow Investigator, between Grant County and
Dan Dale, Columbia Basin Polygraph and Investigative Services, LLC. Term is October 1, 2014
through December 31, 2015. (Approved)
10:00 a.m, —10:15 a.m. Commissioners Office Safety Meeting(Cancelled)
10:30 a.m.— 10:45 a.m. Citizen Public Comment Period (No public in attendance)
11:00 a.m, —11:20 a.m. J Taylor, State Revenue Shortfalls I
12:00 p.m.— 1:00 p.m. Elected Official and Department Head Luncheon
1:15 p.m.—1:55 p.m. L Allison, Grant Integrated Services Update
2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. K Eslinger, Human Resources Update
3:00 p.m.—3:20 p.m. D Hooper, Planning Department Update �
4:00 p.m.—4:50 p.m. J Strickler,VOIP Transition Update Meeting �
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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As of this date,the Board, by a majority vote, does approve for payment those vouchers certified by the I
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the i
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amounfis of$734,085.47,$925,45�.86,
$179,741.04, $53,60, $3,696.63, and $46,053.70, as recorded on a listing and made available to the I
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The Comrnissioners approved and signed the Grant County Payroll Authorization form for the October 3, i
2014 payroll.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7,2014
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i The session was continued at 8:30 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance.
' 8:30 a.m.—8:50 a.m. J Strickler, Policy and Procedure Discussion
9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Public Employee Grievance Hearing(Cancelled)
10:30 a.m.—10:50 a.m. L Stoltman, Conservation District Update
� 11:00 a.m, —11:30 a.m. Employee Performance Evaluation
11:30 a.m. —11:50 a.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 7)
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Swartz,to approve items 1, 2,
and 4 through 9 on the Consent Agenda as presented. Item 3 is being held 1 week for further review.
The motion passed unanimously.
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1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved)
2. Commissioners September 22, 2014 Minutes for approval. (Approved)
3. Recommendations from the Health Insurance Committee for the following changes to the
County's Health Insurance benefits: (This item is being held for 1 week for review)
a, Hold the medical and dental funding at the 2014 levels to retain the 2014 contributions
rates;
b. Separate the vision from the medical plan; and
c. Adopt the Self-Funded Plan Decision Point language provided by Premera for the
Dialysis benefit.
4, New marijuana license application for Green Grocers (J and J International LP,James Scott
Johnson) 2941 Road D.9 NE, Ste A, Moses Lal<e,WA 98837 (Producer Tier 2). (Approved)
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
5. Request to release the retainage to 31<ings Environmental in the amount of$5,120.00 for the ;
asbestos abatement at the Community Services Building (formerly Whitaker Building).
(Approved)
FAIRGROUNDS
6. Request to increase the limit of one of their County Credit Cards from $5,000.00 to$10,000.00.
(Approved)
7. Request to initiate and charge for an Open Riding season for the public to exercise and work
their horses, Proposed is: $5.00 per day; $45.00 for a punch card of 10 punches; and $275.00
for a season pass. (Approved)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
8. Recommendation Memorandum regarding a request from Public Defense to hire one- Public
Defender I position. (Approved)
9. Recommendation Memorandum to initiate the County sick leave donation policy for a Juvenile
Court and Youth Services employee, Recipient 14-02, who suffers from an illness which is
extraordinary in nature. The Director recommends approval. (Approved)
1:30 p.m.—2:20 p,m. J Tincher, Public Works Update
1. Execution of Contracts: Patton Road and Stratford Blvd grind/inlay project(CRP 14-02 and 14-
03) awarded to Central Washington Asphalt of Moses Lake,WA for the bid amount of
$1,127,445.13. (Approved)
2. Local Agency Agreement LA8468 Supplement No. 1 between Grant County, Public Worl<s,and
the Washington State Department of Transporation for the Stratford Road and Patton Blvd
Grind/Inlay Projects. (Approved)
2:00 p.m.—2:20 p.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Viking Road Water Association Franchise
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public hearing to consider Open Record Public Hearing
to consider a franchise application for Vil<ing Road Water Association to construct, operate, and
maintain domestic water distribution system on certain County Road Rights-of-Way within
Grant County for the purpose of providing water up to 35 residences. i
Property is located within that portion of Harris Road NE and Viking Road NE lying adjacent and
within a portion of the west half of the southeast quarter of S 2, and the plat of Freshwater
Estates located within a portion of the Northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of S 11, all
within T 19 N, R 28 E, WM.
Darin Hendrickson, President,Viking Road Water Association, discussed the project.
Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Carter �`
moved to approve the franchise as presented. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion �
passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Approved and Order Granting Franchise signed) ;,
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2:30 p.m.—2:50 p.m. D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Commissioner Swartz called an Executive Session to order at �;
2:40 p.m. to go until 2:50 p.m. to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters
relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency �
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litigation or potential litigation. In attendance were Commissioners Stevens,Carter,Swartz, and '
Lee Pence, Civil Deputy Attorney. The session was continued to 3:00 p.m. Commissioner Swartz
closed the session at 3:00 p.m. i
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� 3:00 p.m.—3:50 p.m, J Gingrich, Fairgrounds Update
4:00 p.m.—4:50 p.m. S Chilson, Moses Lake Community Health Center Regional Service Areas
(RSA) Discussion
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8,2014
9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m, R Stevens, Disability Board Meeting
11:00 a,m.—2:00 p,m. HEARINGS EXAMINER
7:00 p.m.—8:30 a.m. Commissioners at Health Board Meeting (Public Works Meeting Room)
THURSDAY,OCTOBER 9, 2014
9:00 a.m.— 10:30 a.m. C Swartz at MACC Meeting(Armory Building, Moses Lal<e)
10:30 a.m.— 11:30 a.m. C Swartz at LEPC Meeting(Grant County Fire District#5 Training Center,
Moses Lake)
1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. J Schmidt, Mcl<instry—Whitaker Building Presentation
2:30 p.m,—3:20 p.m, J Bishop, Port of Moses Lake Planned Action Grant Discussion
Signed this�"y day of_��� 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County,Washington
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