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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, JULY �, 2008:
8:3o a.m. — 8:5o a.m.
9:0o a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
io:oo a.m. — io:i5 a.m.
10:2o a.m. — io:5o a.m.
ii:oo a.m. — ii:5o a.m.
i2:oo p.m. — i:oo p.m.
1:go p.m. — 2:go p.m.
2:3o p.m. -2:5o p.m.
3:0o p.m. — g:2o p.m.
4:0o p.m. — 4:2o p.m.
Elected Official Roundtable Discussion
J Stricl�ler, ASC Update/Misc. BOCC Action
• ECivis Grants Network research contract extension
BOCC Office Safety Meeting
Commissioners Work Session
D Nelson, Community Development Update
Elected Official and Department Head Luncheon
R Berg, Integrus Architecture
Bid Opening, Fairgrounds Construction Bond/Barn
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
J Poling, PILT Revenue
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:0o am with all the Commissioners in
attendance with the Clerlc of rhe Board.
J S'TRICKI.ER, ASC UPDATE AND MISC. BOCC ACTION
The Commissioners approved and signed a Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation if
Indigent Individuals in the juvenile Division of Grant County Superior Court (Juvenile Offenders Onl�)
Part Time Contractors between Grant County and Brian Anderson.
The Commissioners tabled the ECivis Grants Network Research Contract extension until further
information could be reviewed.
BID OPENING, FAIRGROUNI)S CONSTRUCTION BOND/BARN
Only one bid was received for this project; to build and install one 6o-stall double breezeway raised center
aisle barn. The bid was received from Barnmaster, Inc. in the amount of $284,6io.00. Commissioner
Carter moved to turn over the bid to Vern Cummings, Maintenance Manager, for review and
recommendation. Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until July 8, 2008.
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008:
io:oo a.m. — io:2o a.m.
1o:go a.m. — io:5o a.m.
ii:oo a.m. — i1:2o a.m.
i1:3o a.m. — 1i:5o a.m.
i2:oo p.m. — 2:0o p.m.
i:3o p.m. — 2:5o p.m.
1:3o p.m. —1:4o p.m.
3:3o p.m. — 3�45 p.m.
4:0o p.m. — 4:10 p.m.
Closed Record Public Hearing, Kenneth and Daina Toevs Preliminary
Plat
S Lorenz, Ernergency Management Update
i. EOC Grant application and request for a 25% matching fund
commitment
V Cummings, Facilities and Maintenance Update
Open Record Public Hearing, Dispute Resolution Center Surcharge Fee
(continued from June 24, 2008)
C Carter at Domestic Violence Consortium Meeting (MP Roorn)
D Pohle, PW Update
Open Record Public Hearing, 36onetworks Inc. Franchise Application
ConsentAgenda
Open Record Public Hearing, Juvenile Court Budget Extension
The session was continued at 9:0o am with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerlc of the
Board.
CLOSED RECORD PUSLIC HEARING KENNETH AND DAINA TOEVS PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR T AND T FARMS LONG PLAT
The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding a Preliminary Plat application from
Kenneth and Daina Toevs for the T&T Farms Long Plat. The application is to plat of i6o.77 acres to create
five lots from three existing parcels in the Agriculture zoning district. Lots 1, 2, and g will be approx. 2.i5-
acres and will be used for residential development. Lot 4 will be approx. 2.i6-acres and will also be used
for residential development. Lot 5 will be approx. 47•93 acres and will be used for agricultural purposes
only, with no residential development capacity. The subject area is located approx. 2miles west of Quincy,
WA, near the intersection of State Hwy 28 and Rd U-NW, and in the southwest quarter of S i5, T zo N, R
23 E, W M(Parcel nos. i5-o622-000, zo-�o32-000, and 20-1035-000). Commissioner Allison moved to
uphold the Planning Department recommendation and approve the application as presented in light that
it meets all Comp Plan requirements, recognizing the 14 Conditions of Approval and the io Findings of
Fact. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
(The Planning Commission recommended denial of the plat) (Resolution No. 08-o50-CC)
S LORENZ, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE
The Commissioners approved and committed to a$250,000.0o matching fund for a FYoB EOC Grant
Program Investment.
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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O_ PEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING. DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER SURCHARGE FEE
(continued from June 24, 2008)
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to take public comment on the request from the
Columbia Basin Dispute Resolution Centers request to impose a surcharge fee to District Court Filing Fee
and Small Claims actions. Carl Warring, Attorney, addressed issues in support of the DRC. He discussed
case numbers filed by the local credit agencies and the burden that will be placed on them. Mr. Warring
stated that the collection agencies normally collect their money back from the defendant when Chey win
the judgment. Roy Warnick, Central Bonded Collectors, rebutted Mr. Warring's statements. Their cases
are increasing every year. He doesn't believe that collection agencies should have to pay a higher filing fee
when they don't use it. Deb Buxton, Evergreen Financial Services, Yakima, discussed her experience with
the Yalcima DRC. Glen Rathbone, Warden, gave comments in support of the DRC and iinposing the fees.
He stated that usage fees will be paid by the users on a sliding fee scale. Gloria Ogoshi, Quincy, a member
of the DRC board, invited the collection agencies to use their services. Commissioner Carter moved to
close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Commissioner Allison discussed the case numbers received from District Court for 2007;
those numbers would raise approx. $26,00o per year if the maximum amounts allowed were imposed.
Discussion ensued. Commissioner Allison moved to not use the maximum dollar amount allowed but to
establish a$5.0o surcharge fee on Civil Filing Fees and a$5.00 on Small Claims Actions that would be
used by the DRC. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing
adjourned.
OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARINGL�6oNETWORKS INC. FRANCHISE APPLICATION
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing regarding a franchise application from
36onetworks (USA) Inc. to construct, operate and maintain a fiber optic telecommunications facility,
over, under, across, and along Rd 11 NW in Grant County. The Public Worlcs Director recommends
approval. Commissioner Carter moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner
Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Allison moved to approve the
franchise as presented, Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously, The
Commissioners signed the Order Granting the Franchise. The hearing adjourned.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Carter moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Allison seconded and the
motion passed unanimously as presented below:
COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE:
Commissioners Office Vouchers
Change of location application from Precep� Brands, formerly located at 23934 Rd T.i SW,
Mattawa, WA 99349, to new location at io5i8 W Hwy 12, Lowden, WA 99360. Applicants are
Daniel Ray and Pamela Diane Baty, and Andrew Taylor and Carrie A Browne.
Change of location application from Waterbroolc Winery, formerly located at 2�84 McDonald Rd.,
Touchet, WA 99360, to new location at io5i8 W Hwy 12, Lowden, WA 99360. Applicants are
Daniel Ray Baty and Andrew Browne. It was determined that this was for Walla-Walla
County and returned to the WSLCB.
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, JUVENILE COURT BUDGET EXTENSION
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing regarding a budget extension request from the
Grant County Juvenile Court in the amount of $�oo.00 to purchase a Hewlett Pacleard SB 6�1oB laptop
computer using a WA State CASA grant. Commissioner Carter moved to close the public comment portion
of the hearing, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner
Carter moved to adopt the budget extensions as presented, Commissioner Allison seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Resolution No. o8-o5i-CC)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the following Final Plat Submission and Reviews:
i. Gene Crittendon (Blacic Eagle Estates Short Plat #i), File #0�-486o-oi
2. Gene Crittendon (Black Eagle Estates Short Plat #2), File #0�-486i-oi
3. Masaye Norisada (Meadows Sixth Addition Major Plat) File #92-1458-10
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. o�-i through No. o�-i51 in
the total amount of $i,647,049.15, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
As of this date, the Board, by a rnajority 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 $1,035�635•86, 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 July i4, 2008.
WEDNESDAY, JULY A, 2008:
9�3o a.m. — i2:oo p.m.
12:0o p.m. — 3:0o p.m.
�:oo p.m. — 8:3o p.m.
�:oo p.m. — 8:0o p.m.
R Stevens, Disability Board Meeting
HEARINGS EXAMINER CANCELLED
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Commissioners at Health Board Meeting
THURSDAY, JULY 10. 2008:
8:3o a.m. — 9:3o a.m. C Carter at Central Safety Committee Meeting (MP Room)
9:0o a.m. —10:3o a.m.
ii:oo a.m. —12:0o p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
R Stevens at MACC (Moses Lalee)
R Stevens at LEPC (Moses Lake)
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Vladimir Beregovoy (Ber Estates No. i(FU ii4 Bllc �o))
Final Plat Submission and Review, File #05-4377-02
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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FRIDAY, JULY ia, 2008:
12:0o p.m. — 2:0o p.m. C Carter at BB RC&D Meeting (Ritzville)
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Signed this �_ day of , 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS