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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2007:
8:go a.m. — 8:5o a.m. Elected Official Roundtable Discussion
9:0o a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
io:oo a.m. — io:i5 a.m.
J Strickler, ASC Update and Misc. BOCC Action
BOCC Office Safety Meeting
10:2o a.m. — io:5o a.m. Commissioners Worlc Session
• Review of DRAFT 20o8-2oi� Rodeo Facility Agreement
• Palouse River and Coulee City Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
to %rm an intergovernmental entity with authority to provide for
the refurbishment of the Palouse River and Coulee City rail line
system made up of CW, P&L and PV Hooper rail lines, a state-
owned short line system consisting of approx. 30o miles of track
operating within Grant County, Lincoln County, Spokane
County, and Whitman County.
• Review of the Small Worlcs/Vendor Roster process
• Request for operating transfer of funds for the Fairgrounds in the
amount of $ioo,000.00 to process expense vouchers and
payroll.
• Review of petition requesting a No Hunting Zone for the Parlcer
Horn area.
• Out of state travel request from Technology Services for 2
employees to attend He1pSTAR training in Las Vegas, NV from
Apri19 —1i, 2008.
• Budget Extension request from the Juvenile Department in the
amount of $465.0o to cover the cost of a networlc scan kit not
included in their Capital Purchase of Sharp MX-M45oNA copier.
• Recommendation from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
(SWAC) to discontinue the annual free dump at the Ephrata
Landfill and the price discount at the drop box sites. SWAC also
recommends supporting a spring clean up event in local
communities.
• Budget Extension request from District Court in the amount of
$225.81 due to a fraud that occurred in the District Court main
banlc account in November and December, 2006.
• Budget Extension request from Emergency Management to
receive Homeland Security Grant funds
o Project o75, HS FFYo� SHSP $g65,29i.00
o Project o76, HS FFYo7I.ETPP $84i,z74.00
o Project o77, HS FFYo� CERT $20,8�6.00
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COMMIS�IONERS' MINUTES
i1:oo a.m. — ii:5o a.m.
i:go p.m. — i:5o p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:2o p.m.
g:oo p.m. — g:2o p.m.
Budget and Finance Update
L Grammer, Assessor Update
Closed Record Public Hearing, Addinlc Reasonable Use Exception
R Smith, Human Resources Update CANCELLED
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:0o a.m. with all the Commissioners in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
ASC UPDATE AND MISC. SOCC ACTION
The Commissioners signed the 2008 Professional Services Agreement Part Time Investigator between
Grant County and Marv Scott with M.R. Private Tnvestigations.
BUDGET AND FIIVANCE UPDATE
The Cornmissioners approved a budget transfer request from the Auditor in the amount of $4,600.0o to
purchase a microfiche reader for the County Clerk's office.
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
The Commissioners reviewed the following:
• Review of DRAFT 2008-2017 Rodeo Facility Agreement. This draft was forwarded
to Prosecnting Attorney for his review
• Approved the Palouse River and Coulee City Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to form
an intergovernmental entity with authority to provide for the refurbishment of the
Palouse River and Coulee City rail line system made up of CW, P&L and PV Hooper rail
lines, a state-owned short line system consisting of approx, goo miles of track operating
within Grant County, Lincoln County, Spokane County, and Whitman County.
• Review of the Small Works/Vendor Roster process. Forwarded to the Prosecuting
Attorney to draft a resolution
• Approved request for operating transfer of funds for the Fairgrounds in the amount of
$ioo,000.00 to process expense vouchers and payroll.
• Review of petition requesting a No Hunting Zone for the Parlcer Horn area. Tabled for
further discu�sion.
• Approved Out of state travel request from Technology Services for 2 employees to
attend He1pSTAR training in Las Vegas, NV from Apri19 — ii, 2008.
• Denied the budget extension request from the Juvenile Department in the amount of
$465.0o to cover the cost of a networlc scan kit not included in their Capital Purchase of
Sharp MX-M45oNA copier. The Board requested them to use existing funds and if
needed approach them for a budget extension later on in the year.
• Approved Recornmendation from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) to
discontinue the annual free dump at the Ephrata Landfill and the price discount at the
drop box sites. SWAC also recommends supporting a spring clean up event in local
communities.
• Denied Budget Extension request from District Court in the amount of $z25.8i due to a
fraud that occurred in the Distric� Court main banlc account in November and December,
2006. The Board requested them to use existing funds and if needed approach them for a
budget extension later on in the year.
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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
Approved Budget Extension request from Emergency Management to receive
Homeland Security Grant funds
o Project o75, HS FFYo� SHSP $365,291.00
o Project o�6, HS FFYo� LETPP $84i,274.00
o Project o��, HS FFYo� CERT $20,876.00
Hearing was set for April i, 2008 at ao:go a.m.
CLOSED RECORD PUSLIC HEARING. ADDINK REASONAELE USE EXCEPTION
The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding a Reasonable Use Exception
application from Benjamin Addinle to build a residence on a 4.48-acre parcel currently zoned Rural
Residential-i. However, the parcel does not comply for density requirements: 1 dwelling per 5 acres in
this district. The applicant is seelcing a Reasonable Use Exception to allow the development of a single-
family residential unit.
Property is located in a portion of the TX #8465 in SWSW less TX #i266� of S 34, T 2i N, R 26 E, W M
(Parcel No.16-o9ig-oi1). Site address is i2229 Dodson Rd, Ephrata, WA.
Commissioner Allison moved to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the
application as presented, recognizing the � Conditions of Approval and 6 Findings of Fact. Commissioner
Stevens seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
The Commissioners signed the following proclamations recognizing area high school sport teams:
• Moses Lake High School Chiefs Girls Baslcetball Team and their 2nd place finish at 2008
state championship
• Ephrata High School Tigers Boys Basketball Team and their 2008 state championship
• Warden High School Cougars Wrestling Team and their sixth place finish at 2008 state
championship tournament
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until March ii,
2008.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2007:
9:0o a.m. — 9:go a.m. J Potts, Legislative Update Conference Call
9:3o a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
io:3o a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
10:3o a.m. — 10:5o a.m.
ri:oo a.m. — 11:2o a.m.
1:go p.m. — g:oo p.m
Closed Record Public Hearing, Tim McNamara Plat Alteration
C Carter at Historical Society Board Meeting
S Lorenz, Emergency Management Update
V Cummings, Facilities and Maintenance Update CANCELLED
D Pohle, Public Works Update
Authorization to Call for Bids: BR. #118, F-NE
Award Recommendation Letters: 6-Police Motorcycles &
8,000 lb. Forklift
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COMMISSIONER�' MINUTES
1:45 P.m. —1:55 P.m.
3:3o p.m. — 3�45 P.m.
Bid Opening, Equipment Contract 2008-11
ConsentAgenda
The session was continued at 9: oo a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance with the Clerlc of the Board.
CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING TIM MCNAMARA pI,ATALTERATION
The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding a plat alteration application from Tim
McNamara to plat one existing parcel into 31ots. Lot i, containing 84.38 acres, will be used for
agricultural and residential purposes. According to the submitted site plan, the proposed Lot i contains
an existing residence, existing well, existing drain field and one farm-related structure. Also, 74-acres of
Lot i are dedicated to open space per original McNamara Short Plat. Lot 2 will be 5.04 acres and Lot 3
will be 5.2g-acres. Both of these lots are currently vacant and proposed for residential purposes.
Location is a portion of Farm Unit ig�, Irrigation Blocic �oi in the SW quarter of S 14, T 22 N, R 26 E, W
M(Parcel no. 31-2594-000). Site address is x8o4 Rd 21 N4V, Soap Lalce, WA.
Commissioner Allison moved to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the
application as presented, recognizing the �4 Conditions of Approval and the 6 Findings of Fact.
Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
D POHLE, PUSLIC WORKS UPDATE
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Director to award the purchase of 6 police
motorcycles to Chet's Honda in the amount of $93�694•04. The Commissioners also approved with
recommendation of the Director to award an 8000 lb. forklift purchase to Pape Material Handling in the
amount of $42,056.28.
The Commissioners signed an appointment letter appointing Richard Stevens to the PCC Rail Authority
for Grant County with Derele Pohle as his alternate.
BID OPENING, BACKHOE W/EXTEND-A-HOE
The following bids were received:
• Town of Wilson Creek
• Ralph Johnson
• RMC Rowand Machinery
s Terek Utilities
• Central Machinery Sales
• NC Machinery
$go,ioo.00
$23,080.00
$59�377•64
$8i�378.00
$67�3o2.6g
$83�o4o.g8
Commissioner Allison moved to turn the bids over to Public Works for their review and recommendation.
Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed with two Cornmissioners in attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Commissioner Allison moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Carter seconded and the
motion passed, as presented below:
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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE:
Commissioners Office Vouchers
Assumption license application for Tower Pizza, 8995 Crescent Bar NW, Quincy, WA 9884s-
8953� from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Applicants are Michael J. and Michelle
Renee Walsh, Tower Pizza at Crescent Bar LLC.
New license application for Frenchman Hills Winery, i8134 HWY 26 W, Royal City, WA 99357-
9432 from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Applicant is Norman Myricic, Frenchman
Hills Winery, LLC.
Special occasion license application for the Soroptimist International of Moses Lake, PO Box 283,
Moses Lake, WA g8837, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
Easement and Right of Way, Electric Distribution Line (s) and Communications Facilities
between Grant County and the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County for property located
in a portion lying in the West half of the Northeast quarter of S 16, T i9 N, R 28 E, W M(Parcel
no.1�-o6i2-000).
HUMANRESOURCES
Recommendation for Grant Mental Healthcare to hire Joyce Ninnemann as an ARNP, and set the
starting wage.
ASSESSOIZ'S OFFICE
The Commissioners set for public hearing an application for Classification or Reclassification as
Open Space Land or Timber Land for Current Use Assessment under Chapter 34•34 RCW from
Crescent Canyon Development, for i8.92-acres located at 9io1 Crescent Bar Rd NW, Quincy, WA
98848 �Parcel no. i4-i347-645)• The hearing was set for April �, 2008 at 2:0o p.m.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until March 12,
2008.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 12, 200�:
9�3o a.m. —12:0o p.m. R Stevens, Disability Board Meeting CANCELLED
3:0o p.m. — 3:2o p.m.
4:0o p.m. — 4:2o p.m.
�:oo p.m. — 8:3o p.m.
�:oo p.m. — 8:3o p.m.
Closed Record Public Hearing, Marilyn Meseberg Minor Zone Change
S Hallstrom, PA Update
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Commissioners at Health Board Meeting (Public Worlcs)
The session was continued at 3:0o p.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the
Board.
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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, MESEBERG MINOR ZONE CHANGE
The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding a Minor Zone Change application
from Marilyn Meseberg for Mardon Resort to change approx. 50-acres (presently zoned Rural General
Commercial, Public Open Space & Agriculture) to Recreational Development in order to malee zoning
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land-Use Designation, and to enable future expansion of
Marpon Resort.
The site address of the subject area is 8198 Highway 262 SE, Othello, WA located approx. 1i miles west of
the intersection of State Highway i7 and State Highway 262, just south of Potholes Reservoir at the west
end of O'Sullivan Dam, and is a portion of S i6 and i7, T i� N, R 28 E, W M(Parcel nos. 4o-ooi8-000,1�-
0018-000, 4o-ooi9-1oo, 1�-0019-000, 40-0019-000).
Commissioner Allison moved to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the
application as presented, recognizing the io Findings of Fact. Commissioner Carter seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Ordinance No. o8-oa5-CC)
MISCEi,LANEOU� ITEMS
Grant County Health District: Payroll Vouchers No.1— 4, and General Fund Vouchers No. 5— 50, in the
amount of $15x�555•65, 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 i3,
2008.
THURSDAY, MARCH �g, 200�
PERC DISTRICT COURT MEDIATION (Small Meeting Room)
8:3o a.m. — 9:go a.m. C Carter at Central Safety Committee Meeting (Multi-purpose Rm)
8:0o a.m. — r:go p.m.
9:0o a.m. —1o:go a.m.
io:oo a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
9:0o a.m. — io:oo a.m.
ii:oo a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
2:0o p.m. — 2:2o p.m.
2:3o p.m. — 2:5o p.m.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATTON
R Stevens at MACC (Moses Lake)
R Stevens at Commissioners/Watershed Planners Meeting (MLCC)
L Allison at KBSN Radio (Moses Lake)
R Stevens at LEPC (Moses Lake)
R Smith, Human Resources Update
B Smith, District Court Security
The session was continued at 2:0o p.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the
Board.
DISTRICT COURT SECURITY
The Commissioners approved the emergency purchase request from District Court to purchase a Tally
T63i2 Printer in the amount of $�,605.8�. A Budget Extension was authorized and a hearing was set for
May �, 2008 at 1i:go am.
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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until March 1�,
2008.
FRIDAY,,MARCH i4 200�:
io:oo a.m. — 2:0o p.m. L Allison at RSN GB Meeting (Davenport)
ii:go a.m. —12:0o p.m. M McFarland Construction C&& with R Stevens re: Marchand
SATURDAY MARCH 15Lzoo7:
6:0o p.m. — 8:0o p.m. Bill Vogler Retirement Celebration
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 amount of $450,905.08, as recorded on a listing
and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. og-i through No. o3�i43
in the total amount of $i,o42,054.0�, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Grant Mental Healthcare Executive Director to
assign certain functions to certain employees after her separation from employment on March 20, 2008.
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Signed this ���=_ day of _��_, 2008.
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