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MONDAY,OCTOBER 27,2014
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:30 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance. I
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. 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Elected Official Roundtable Meeting
9:00 a.m.—9:45 a.m. J Strickler,ASC Update and Misc, BOCC Action
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� A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz,to approve items 1, 5
and 6 on the ASC Agenda as presented. Items 2 through 4 did not arrive for signature. The motion
passed unanimously.
1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration. ;
(Approved) ;
2. Anticipating: Services Agreement between Grant County and Gray&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, 2015. (Did not arrive for signature)
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� 3. Anticipating: 2014-2015 Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent
i Individuals in Grant County Superior Court (Adult Felony Only), Overflow/Conflicts Contractor, '
between Grant County and Michael V. Felice. Term is October 20, 2014 through December 31,
2015. (Did not arrive for signature)
4. Anticipdting: Professional Services Agreement for Coordinator and Facilitator(Executive �
I Director) Consultant, Columbia Basin Groundwater Management Area between Grant County, ;
Washington, and Paul Stoker&Associates. Term is anticipated to be October 1, 2014 through �
August 1, 2015. (Did not arrive for signature)
5. Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in Grant
County District Court, Full Time Contractor, between Grant County and Bradley Thonney. Term I
is January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, (Approved)
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6. Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in Grant
County District Court, Full Time Contractor, between Grant County and Patrick Earl. Term is
January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. (Approved) '
9:45 a.m.—9:55 a.m. L Pence, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Commissioner Swartz called an Executive Session to order at I
9:50 a.m.to go until 10:00 a.m.to discuss with lega) counsel representing the agency matters
relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency
litigation or potential litigation. In attendance were Commissioners Stevens, Carter, Swartz, and j
Lee Pence, Civil Deputy Attorney. Commissioner Swartz closed the session at 10:00 a.m. I
NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE�STIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDULING AND MAY BE CI-IANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS OF
TH E DAY AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON ANY
ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE
MATTER IS STA'I'ED ON THE AGENDA,MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD
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Week of October 27 2014
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10:00 a.m.—10:15 a,m. Commissioners Office Safety Meeting
10:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m. Citizen Public Comment Period (No public in attendance)
11:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. Budget and Finance Update
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Commissioners at Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association (CSRIA)
Privately Funded Project to bring Surface Water to Odessa Aquifer Deep
Well Irrigators Luncheon (ATEC, BBCC)
2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. I< Eslinger, Human Resources Update
3:00 p.m.—3:20 p.m. D Hooper, Planning Department Update
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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$582,866.17, as recorded on a listing
and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners signed a letter to Senator Linda Parlette requesting an evaluation of the potential
fior an incremental transition to a three or four county Regional Service Area (Grant, Chelan, Douglas,
and possibly Okanogan County) to include behavioral health, health care, and public health into one
consistent geographic region to further the Triple Aim,
7UESDAY, OCTOBER 28,2014
The session was continued at 8:30 a,m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
8:30 a,m,—9:00 a.m. N Pacl<, MLIRD Board Position Interview
9:00 a.m.—9;10 a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Sheriff's Office and Strategic Infrastructure �
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Program Budget Extension '�
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The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider the following budget extension "
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requests: I
1. From the Administrative Services Coordinator for Fund#113, Department#155 in the
amount of$443,000.00 for the following Strategic Infrastructure Projects: �
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NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDULING AND MAY BE CHANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINE5S OF
THE DAY AT TH� BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON ANY
ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDL�SS OF HOW THE �
MATTER IS STATED ON THE AGENDA,MAY BE ACTEb UPON BY THE BOARD 'I
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a. SIP#2014-04, Grant County Airport District#1 (Desert Aire), Widening of the Desert
Aire Airport Runway, funding in the form of a $52,000 loan.
b, SIP #2014-05, Grant County Port District#10 (Moses Lal<e), Wide-Body Hangar
Infrastructure Project, funding in the form of a $200,000 grant.
c, SIP#2014-06, City of Soap Lake, Main Avenue Improvements,funding in the amount
of a $31,000 grant.
d. SIP#2014-07, City of Quincy, Industrial SewerSystem Installation funding in the
form of a $160,000 grant. '
2. From the Sheriff's Office Fund #001, Department#114 in the amount of$10,000.00 to
receive a Washington Traffic Safety Commission "Target Zero" campaign grant and
reimburse Eril<a Simmons for her work as contractor for the remainder of 2014.
Dave Ponozzo, Undersheriff, and June Strickler,Administrative Services Coordinator, discussed their
budget extension requests.
Commissioner Carter moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner
Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve
the budget extension as presented. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed
unanimously, The hearing adjourned. (Approved, Resolution No. 14-060-CC) '
9:15 a.m. —9:45 a.m. R Teals, MLIRD Board Position Interview
9:45 a.m. — 10:15 a.m. K Dexter, MLIRD Board Position Interview
10:15 a.m. — 10:45 a.m. T Bennett, MLIRD Position Interview
10:45 a.m, — 11:15 a.m. N Benson, MLIRD Board Position Interview I
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Commissioners at PUD Commissioner Lunch (PUD Office, Ephrata)
1:00 p,m.—4:00 p.m. C Swartz at Grant County Community Workshops Responding to Health ,i
Care Reform (Samaritan Hospital, 4th Floor)
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1:30 p.m.—2:20 p.m. J Tincher, Public Works Update �
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1. Local Agency Agreement Supplemental between Grant County and the Washington State �
Department of Transportation for the W-NW Bridge#399 Project. (Not ready for signature) I
2, Recornmendation to award the Grant County Seeding Contract to I<ing Hydroseeding in the '
amount$15,669.50. (Approved)
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NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDULING AND MAY BE CHANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS OF
THE DAY AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON ANY
ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE I
MATTER IS STATED ON THE AGENDA,MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD �
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' Week of October 27, 2014
2:30 p.m. —2:50 p.m, D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
Pursuant to RCW 42,30.110(1)(i) Commissioner Stevens called an Executive Session to order at
2:40 p.m, to go until 2:55 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
litigation or potential litigation. In attendance were Commissioners Stevens and Carter, and Lee
Pence, Civil Deputy Attorney. Commissioner Stevens closed the session at 2:55 p.m,
3:00 p.m. —3:15 p.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 9)
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve items 1
through 7 and 9 on the Consent Agenda as presented. Item 8 was placed on hold for further review.
The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers for approval. (Approved)
2. Commissioners October 13, 2014 Minutes for approval. (Approved)
3, New marijuana license application for Verdant Circle (Daniel Philipp and Yachu Gulley) 7797
Road K.5 NE, Ste B, Moses Lake,WA 98837 (Producer Tier 3). (Approved)
4. New marijuana license application for Triple Win Productions (Benjamin Goldstein, Daryll Haley,
and Elizabeth Haley) 21334 Adrian Rd NE, Soap Lake,WA 98851-9750 (Producer Tier 3 and
Processor). (Approved)
GRANT INTEGRATED SERVICES
5. Out of state travel for Angel Smith to attend Developing Clinical Supervision Skills training from
November 2—4, 2014 in Portland, OR. (Approved)
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6. Out of state travel for Jason Mitchell to attend Power Point for Public Safety training on �I
November 5 and 6, 2014 in Clackamas, OR. (Approved)
FAIRGROUNDS
7. Request to complete the installation project of the entrance gates at the Gold Gate entrance of �
the Fairgrounds. If approved,the project would include gate installation, re-paving of the �
entrance way, new fencing on the affected area, and guard shack and island permanently built ;
into the gate system, The gates were built by the Big Bend Community College welding �
department and the estimated completian amount is$20,000.00 and would come from reserve
funds from the Emergency Management Department. (Approved) i
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NOTE: ALL TIM�S A1�E ESTIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDULING AND MAY BE CHANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS OF
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THE DAY AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON ANY
ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE
MATTER IS STATED ON THE AGENDA.MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD �
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8, Recommendation to amend the following rental rates beginning in 2015: (This item is being
placed on hold for further review)
a) Building Reservation Fee:
• 2014 rate: $100.00
• 2015 Rate: $300.00
b) Fuller Building:
• 2014 Rate: $400.00 (building only)
• 2015 Rate: $650.00 (includes 150 folding chairs and 25-6'tables)
c) Rodeo Arena:
• 2014 Rate: $700.00
• 2015 Rate: $500.00
d) Pavilion/Arena 4 Hour Rental:
• 2014 Rate: $100.00
• 2015 Rate; $150.00
e) Camping:
• 2014 Rate: $15.00 Dry/$20.00 Partial/$25.00 Full
• 2015 Rate: $20.00 all hook-ups
i. Anticipating RV dumps site to be built
1. RV Dump$10.00/dump
f) Stalls:
• 10% rate reduction on the total stall price with rental of a full barn (every
stall)
g) Non-profit Discount:
• 2014 Rate: 30% Reduction on Facility Rental only
• 2015 Rate: 25% Reduction on Facility Rental only
h) Set-up Days:
• 2014 Rate: Included in rental; only 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• 2015 Rate: $200.00 for 8:00 arri tn 8:00 pm
i. Does not include use—setup only. If use happens, full fee is applied
HUMAN RESOURCES
9. Recommendation Memorandum regarding a request from Grant Integrated Services for Kris
Cruz to carry over approximately 83 hours of annual leave into the 2015 calendar year. The
Director recommends approval, per Administrative Policy#02-04. (Approved)
3:30 p.m.—3:50 p.m. W Swanson,Juvenile Court and Youth Services Update
NOTE: ALL TIMES t1RE L�STIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDULING AND MAY BE CHANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS OF
THE DAY AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON ANY
ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE '
MATTER IS STAT�D ON THE AGENDA,MAY BE ACTED UPON BY TH�BOARD
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Grant County Commissioners assembled a board of 7 people to review and interview the Moses
Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) applicants applying for the positions vacated by Ken
Kernan and Ron Covey. Those on the Committee were Stephanie Utter, Bureau of Reclamation; Richard
Pulis, MLIRD resident; Damien Hooper, Planning Director, and Bill Ecret, Moses Lake City Council
Member, along with the 3 County Commissioners. After review and discussion after the interviews that
took place the morning of October 28, 2014, a motion was made by Commissioner Carter,seconded by
Commissioner Stevens to appoint Richard Teals to a 3 year term and Nathan Pack to a 2 year term. The
motion passed unanimously. It was later learned that Nathan Pack does not own property in the MLIRD.
With a consensus of the interview panel, Kris Dexter was chosen to replace Nathan Pack for a 2 year
term.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Cory Woodiwiss (Woodiwiss Short Plat) File#14-5943-
01 Final Plat Submission and Review.
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$42,960.40, $445,723.19, and
$101,002.89, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 29, 20�4
8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. C Carter at Area Aging—Alzheimer's Class (East Wenatchee) (Did not
attend)
11:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. C Swartz, Finance Committee Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30,2014
8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m, ASSESSORS OFFICE STAFF MEETING
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. C Carter at QUADCO Meeting (Public Works)
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. R Stevens and C Carter at Road District No. 1 Annual End of Season BBQ �
(Public Works, Ephrata)
12:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. R Stevens at Washington State Department of Transportation Rail �
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Meeting (Ephrata City Hall)
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NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDi7LING AND MAY BE CHANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS OF �
THE DAY AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON t1NY
ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE
MATTER IS STATED ON THE AGENDA,MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD
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NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES TO ASSIST IN SCHEDULING AND MAY BE CHANGED SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS OF
THE DAY AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION. THE BOARD MAY ADD AND/OR DELETE AND TAKE ANY ACTION ON ANY
ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AGENDA. ANY SUBJECT PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE
MATTER IS STATED ON THE AGENDA,MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD