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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - BOCCMINUTES GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, JANUARY i6, 2oa2: Martin Luther King Day Holiday - Closed TUE�DAY, JANUARY i7, 2012: The Grant County Commissioners session began at 9:0o a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance. 9:0o a.m. — 9:5o a.m. J Strickler, ASC Update and Misc. BOCC Actions A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Swartz, to approve items 1, 3 through 5, and 7 though 23 on the ASC Agenda as presented below. Items 2 and 6 did not arrive for signature. The motion passed unanimously. i. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or grant administration. (Approved) 2. Anticipating: 2oi2 Marketing/Development Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Tourism Commission and Burke Marleeting and Promotion (Bill Burke) to assist the County with the development and implementation of the Tourism Commission's tourism promotion plan. Term is January i, 2012 through December 3i, 2oi2. (Did not arrive for signature) g. 2oi2 Health Services Agreement (Youth Services) between Grant County and the Ephrata Medical Center. Term is January i, 2oi2 through December g1, 2012. (Approved) 4. 2oi2 Grant County Fairgrounds Facility Use Agreements, signed by the BOCC Chair in lieu of the Fair & Facilities Manager (vacant position) as follows: (Approved) Fair Agrmnt # Agreement With Event Date(s) of Use 12089 Big R— Moses Lake Ag Expo Feb. 2�, 2012 12011 Antonio & Marisol Guerra Quinceanera Feb. 25, 2012 12007 Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation Fund Raising event Feb. 4, 2012 12008 Columbia Basin Audubon Society Youth Conservation Feb, 7, 2012 12012 Central Washington University Student Equine Feb.25, 2012 12009 Columbia Basin Audubon Society Youth Conservation May 1, 2012 12013 Sun Basin Riders Equine Event March 3-4, 2012 12014 Sun Basin Riders Equine Event April 7, 2012 12016 Sun Basin Riders Equine Event May 26-27, 2012 12017 Sun Basin Riders Equine Event July7=8,2012 12018 WA Cutting Horse Association Equine Event March 3-4, 2012 12019 WA Cutting Horse Association Equine Event April 11-15, 2012 12020 WA Cutting Horse Association Equine Event May 19-20,2012 12021 WA Cutting Horse Association Equine Event June 1-3, 2012 COMMISSIONERS' JANUARY i6, 2012 MINUTES Page 2 of 9 12022 WA Cutting Horse Association Equine Event July 14-15,2012 12023 WA Cutting Horse Association Equine Event Sept.24-30, 2012 12098 Reined Cow Horse Equine Event June 1-3, 2012 12025 WNBHA Equine Event March 9-10,2012 12026 WNBHA Equine Event May 12-13, 2012 12027 WNBHA Equine Event Sept. 20-23, 2012 12028 WNBHA Equine Event March 16-18,2012 12029 WNBHA Equine Event March 30- Apri11,2012 12030 Ephrata Moses Lake I<ennel Club Agility March 23-25,2012 12031 Central WAJR Livestock Livestock Event March 29-31,2012 12032 WSU Sheep Shearing Sheep Shearing April 2-7, 2012 12033 CBBR Equine Event Multiple Dates 12034 CBBR Spring Classic Feb, 18,2012 12035 CBBR Summer Classic April 28-29, 2012 12036 CBBR Fall Classic Sept. 2-3,2012 12037 CBBR Banquet Nov.3,2012 12038 Desert Duellers Equine Event March 17, 2012 12039 Desert Duellers Equine Event May 5-6, 2012 12040 Desert Duellers Equine Event June 23-24, 2012 12041 Desert Duellers Equine Event Aug. 24-26, 2012 12042 Desert Duellers Equine Event October 6. 2012 12043 Desert Duellers Equine Event October 20,2012 12044 Columbia Basin Herald A Taste of Home April 10, 2012 Cool<ing 12045 WAHSET Dist 1 Equine Event April 13-15, 2012 12046 WAHSET Dist 1 Equine Event April 20, 2012 12047 Ephrata Moses Lake Kennel Club "All Breed" April 13-15,2012 12048 Central WA Qtr, Horse Assoc. Equine Event May 3-6, 2012 12002 Andrea Chamberlain Wedding May 5,2012 12049 Reining Horse Association Equine Event May11-13, 2012 12050 Reining Horse Association Equine Event June 8-10, 2012 12051 Reining Horse Association Equine Event July13-15, 2012 12052 Reining Horse Association Equine Event Sept. 7-9, 2012 12054 Washibagos NW Regional Rally May 17-20,2012 12058 WSU Swine Center Feeder Pig Sale April 7,2012 12053 Susana Pruneda Quinceranera May 12,2012 12057 NW Interstate Qtr, Horse Assoc. Winefest Aug 31-Sept 3.2012 12056 NW Interstate Qtr. Horse Assoc. Bronze Classic July 26-29, 2012 12055 NW Interstate Qtr, Horse Assnc. Spring Fling May 17-20, 2012 12059 Moses Lal<e School District Solar Days May 23-24, 2012 12060 Pacific NW Fox Trotters Equine Event May 25-27, 2012 COMMISSIONERS' JANUARY 16, 2012 MINUTES Page 3 of g 12004 Rigo Pruneda Wedding May 26,2012 12061 Good Sam's RV Rally May 30-June 3, 2012 12062 Christian Motorcycle Association Rally June 7- 10, 2012 12063 Friends of the NRA Dinner/ Auction June 14, 2012 12064 Cub Scouts Day Camp June 14-16, 2012 12065 Lizeth Montemayor Reception June 9, 2012 12066 Grant County Horse Association Equine Event June 16, 2012 12067 Maria Segura quinceanera June 16, 2012 12068 Gabriel Rodriquez Quinceanera June 16, 2012 12069 American Vaulting Association Region III June 22-24,2012 Championship 12070 Elayne Rodriquez Family Party June 23, 2012 12071 Elsa Martinez Wedding June 23, 2012 12072 WA Simmental Association Regional Show June 24,2012 12073 WSU Extension 4H Equine Program Multiple Dates 12074 Patricia & Arturo Martinez /Quinceanera June 30, 2012 12075 Emiliano Valencia Quinceanera July 7, 2012 12076 Moses Lal<e Jr. Rodeo Jr. Rodeo July13-15, 2012 12077 Dora Gomez July14, 2012 12005 Rigaberto Pruneda Quinceanera July 21,2012 12079 Josefa Rodriquez Quinceanera July 28,2012 12080 Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Program August 3-4, 2012 12081 Neyna Meza Reception August 25, 2012 12001 Selene Acosta Quinceanera Sept. 1, 2012 12082 Omar Vargas Wedding Sept. 1, 2012 12083 Elizabeth Bustos Wedding Sept. 8, 2012 12084 Ducks Unlimited Dinner/Auction Sept.27, 2012 12085 Columbia Basin Antique Power Club Tractor/Sled Pull October 5-7, 2012 12086 Strides Against Cancer Open & Qtr, Horse Oct, 12-14, 2012 12088 4H White Trail Riders Tack Swap March 23-24,2012 12090 Terry Parker Exhibitors Edge Boer May 26,2012 Goat Sale 12091 Circus Gatti Circus June 22,2012 12092 Sarah Smith (WSU Ext. Office) NW Jr, Sheep Expo July 20-21, 2012 12093 WA State Sheep Producers Ram Sale July 20-21, 2012 12094 WA St. Jr. Angus Regional Show July 27-28,2012 12095 Cristina Guerrero Wedding July 28, 2012 12096 Anabel Heredia Wedding October 13, 2012 12097 I<ristin Brandt Wedding October 27, 2012 5. Recording Fee Surcharge Distribution Agreement between Grant County and: (1) New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services; and (2) the Housing Authority of Grant County, through RCW 36.22.i�8. New Hope will receive 40% of the funds, with the Housing Authority receiving 60%. (Approved) COMMISSIONERS' JANUARY x6, 2oi2 MINUTES Page 4 of 9 6. Anticipating: Recording Fee Surcharge Distribution Agreement between Grant County and: (i) New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services; and (2) the Housing Authority of Grant County, through RCW 36.22.i79 and i79i. New Hope will receive 30% of the funds, with the Housing Authority receiving �o%. (Did not arrive for signature) �. Consolidated Homeless Grant Sub Recipient Agreement between Grant County and the Housing Authority of Grant Couniy. Term is January 1, 2oi2 through December gr, 2oi3. 8. Correctional Risk Services, Inc. (CRS) Agreement for Inmate Medical Claims Saver. This is an extension of services procured through WSAC Financial Services Corporation, which is dissolving. (Approved) 9. Technical Assistance and Services Agreement between Grant County and the City of Warden Police Department to enable Grant County Technology Services to provide consultation regarding software and/or hardware performance and protocol and/or other services as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties. Term is effective January 1�, 2012 through December g1, 2oi2. (Approved) io, Confidential Document Destruction Service Agreement between Grant County and Secure Shred. Term is January i�, 2oi2 to January 1�, 2oi3. (Approved) r1. Exhibit B Revision #1 to Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Grant County Developmental Disabilities Contract #i163-29349� involving the addition of two Supported Living contractors. (Approved) i2, Exhibit B Revision #2 to Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Grant County Developmental Disabilities Contract #i163-29349� involving rate changes for four employees. (Approved) ig, 2oi1 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriffs Office, and Central Towing. Term is January 1, 2012 through December g�, 2oi2. (Approved) 14. 2oi1 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriff's Office, and Halls Towing. Term is January i, 2oi2 through December 3i, 2oi2. (Approved) i5, 2oii Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriff's Office, and Vista Service Towing. Term is January i, 2oi2 through December g1, 2oi2. (Approved) i6, 2oii Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriff's Office, and DJ's Auto Wrecking. Term is January 1, 2012 through � December 31, 2012. (Approved) 1�. 2oii Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriffs Office, and Tim's 4 Corners �6, Inc.. Term is January i, 2oi2 through December gi, 2oi2. (Approved) 18. 2o1i Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County SherifPs Office, and George Auto Repair & Towing. Term is January i, 2oi2 through December 31, zo12. (Approved) i9. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County SherifPs Office, and Randy's Towing. Term is January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2oi2. (Approved) 20. 2o1Y Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriffs Office, and Agri-Fix, LLC. Term is January 1, 2oi2 through December 3i, 2012. (Approved) 2i. 2o1i Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriff's Office, and Quincy Towing. Term is January i, 2oi2 through December 3i, 2oi2. (Approved) 22. 2oii Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County SherifPs Office, and George Washington Towing. Term is January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. (Approved) COMMISSIONERS' JANUARY �6, 2012 MINUTES Page 5 of 9 2g. 2011 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between Grant County, by and through the Grant County Sheriff's Office, and Moses Lalce Towing. Term is January i, 2012 through December g1, 2012. (Approved) io:oo a.m. — io:5o a.m. i1:oo a.m. —11:5o a.m. i2:oo p.m. — 1:0o p.m. i:i5 p.m. — i:25 p.m. T Hechler, Human Resources Update D Nelson, Community Development Update Mercer Insurance Update Open Record Public Hearing, Edward and Linda Lynn — Open Space Application per RCW 84•34 The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider an application from Edward and Linda Lynn for land classification as Open Space Land for Current Use Assessment under Chapter 84•34 RCW for 4.o9-acres located at io5o9 Rd R SW, Royal City, WA (Parcel No. 3i- 28�8-000). Pam Hill discussed the application stating the applicants are currently set as Current Use Open Space Ag and wish to change to Current Use Open Space Ag Conservation. Commissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Carter moved to approve the Open Space application as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Approved) i:go p.m. — 2:2o p.m. 2:3o p.m. — 2:5o p.m. D Pohle, PW Update Authorization to Call for Bids for: (i) 9 Wheel Pneumatic Roller; (i) 6 cy Asphalt Patcher; (6) io' Mid-mount Truck Snow Plow; &(2) Rocic Rake. The bid opening was set for February �, 2012 at 1:3o p.m. Execution of Contracts between Grant County and Seubert Excavators, Inc. for 2012 Crushing & Stockpiling project. (This itern wa� not ready for signature) D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update Larry Williamson met with the Commissioners, Sheriff, and Prosecuting Attorney to discuss Open Range and Dog Control Ordinance within Grant County. (See sign in sheet) g:oo p.m. — g:i5 p.m. ConsentAgenda (Items 1 through i�) COMMISSIONERS OFFICE i. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers (Approved) 2. Recommendation from the Grant County Lodging Tax Advisory Commitiee to award funding to the following organizations(Approved) • Summer Sounds $4ioo • Columbia Basin Allied Arts $2500 • Coulee City / Cow Pie $400 • Coulee Rodeo $750 • Coulee Corridor $2000 • George Community $i000 • Hagadone $N/A • Masquers $2625 • Quincy Chamber $4000 COMMISSIONERS' JANUARY i6, 2oi2 MINUTES Page 6 of 9 • Royal City $1i25 • Smoleiam Days $1500 3. Request from the Public Records Officer to purchase a tower computer in the amount of $2,6gg.00 which was approved in the 2012 Capital Outlay budget. (Approved) 4. New license applications for Last Call General, 8848 Crescent Bar Rd NW #�, Quincy, WA; and Judy's, 8961 Highway 26 W, Royal City, WA, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved) 5. Application in Lieu of Current Privilege for Ephrata Raceway Parlc, 14156 Rd. B 3 NW, Ephrata, WA from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved) 6. Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 request for permission to conduct mosquito control activities within the boundary of the District for the 2oi2 mosquito season. This will be done via air and ground application. (Approved) �. Multi-Agency Communications Center Bond Claims Payment Request (Batch o1-gi) in the amount of $i,593•96. (Approved) 8. Request from the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area (GWMA) to proceed with the submission of a Capital Budget funding request to the Washington State Legislature in the amount of $i.2 million for the completion of i2 of the i6 sub-basin / sub-region models as part of the Hydrogeologic Modeling Project. (Approved) 9. Recommendation from the Fair Advisory Committee to reappoint Franlc Delgado and Fran Christensen for another g year term. (Approved) ASSESSOR'S OFFICE io. Resolution to levy a tax on all taxable property in Grant County, and the taxable property within the various taxing districts, as shown by the Assessment rolls of said county, said being for the purpose of defraying the State, County, Road, Municipal, Hospital, Fire District, Cemetery Districts and other expenses. (This item has been placed on hold for the Assessor's Office completion) HUMAN RESOURCES 11. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from District Court for an exception to start an employee at a Step higher than the Beginning Step 1. The Director recommends approval. (Approved) DISTRICT COURT i2. Request to purchase a Sharp Copier MX-453N in the amount of $6,i69.00 from Business Interiors; and to purchase the needed FTR Gold upgrade in the arnount of $�,749.00. Both were approved in the Capital Outlay budget. (Approved) GRANT INTEGRATED SERVICE� i3. AIA Document G�oi — 2001 Change Order from Rimmer and Roeter Construction, Inc. in the amount of $g,i44.96. The change is to revise the door swings at Doors 114 and ii6, for the Cityview Boarding Home project. (Approe�ed) COMMISSIONERS' JANUARY a6, 2012 MINUTES Page � of 9 CORONER'S OFFICE i4. Request to purchase the following items approved in the 2oi2 Capital Outlay budget: (Approved) • Mortuary Removal Cot (+shipping) $2,480.86 • Autopsy Bone Saw $1,95i.2o • Autopsy Table Top (+shipping) $1,057•35 WSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 15. Request to purchase a Xerox Copier in the amount of $io,8i2.00 approved in the Capital Outlay budget. (Approved) SUPERIOR COURT 16. Request to purchase the FTR Gold Hardware and Software upgrade in the amount of $io,i9l.00 as approved in the Capital Outlay budget. (Approved) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT i�. Budget extension request in the amount of $i8,5oo.0o to purchase office supplies and professional services using funds from their Grant county Hazard Mitigation grant. A grant amended was implemented by FEMA. (Approved) 3�3o P•m. — 5:0o p.m. Open Record Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution to enroll the County in�o the Voluntary Stewardship Program The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider adopting a resolution to enroll the County in the "Voluntary Stewardship Program" created by the Legislature through ESHBi886; or to continue to use the existing Critical Areas Ordinance (Grant County Code 24.08) for agricultural uses. The Board may make a decision upon close of the public hearing or continue the public hearing to a specific date and time for deliberation and decision. Verbal testimony will be accepted during this hearing. Damien Hooper, Long Range Planning Manager provided background information to assist the Board in malcing a decision. Aaron Golliday, a farmer in Warden, called in to the hearing via Commissioner Carter's phone and recommends the County opt in to the program. Neil Gwyn, Moses Lake, recommends opting in. Commissioner Swartz stated the Board is concerned with the "unknowns". The County knows what we currently have, which is a very good Critical Areas Ordinance. Commissioner Carter read into the record information received from the Washington Farm Bureau. Aaron Golliday aslced Staff what happens if the County does not opt in? Damien Hooper stated that if we opt out we continue with the current Critical Areas Ordinance. Bill Green, Frey Road, Ephrata, asked if gun range land was affected. The Commissioners did not believe so. Cornmissioner Stevens called a recess to the hearing. Commissioner Stevens called the hearing bacic to order and aslced if anyone would like to speak. No one came forward. Commissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Swartz moved to opt in to the Voluntary Stewardship Program. Commissioner Carter seconded. Commissioner Swartz stated that she believed this was the safest option for the County. Commissioner Carter stated the Grant County Critical Areas Ordinance is great and hopes the VPN does not take away from that. Commissioner Stevens agreed. All Commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Resolution No. i2-oo8-CC) COMMISSIONERS' JANUARY Y6, 2012 MINUTES Page 8 of 9 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant County Payroll Authorization form for the January 10, 2oi2 payroll. The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant Public Works County Payroll Salary Fund for January i3, 2012. The Commissioners approved the following for the following Grant County Bargaining Units: Solid Waste, Courthouse, Juvenile, and Public Worlcs. This also affects non-bargaining employees. Effective January 7, 2012, eligible employees whose steps have been frozen and who are eligible to receive a step shall receive one step in the step progression. This step shall be reflected for each eligible employee on the first payroll in 2012 regardless of individual anniversary dates. New employees eligible for a step shall receive one step either on their 6 month or i year anniversary date but not both. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 18, 2012: �:oo a.m. — 8:0o a.m. 9�3o a.m. — i2:oo p.m. 6:3o p.m. — 8:0o p.m. C Swartz at Grant County Economic Development Council Meeting (ATEC Building, Moses Lake) TOURISM BOARD MEETING (Cancelled) C Swartz at Legislative Steering Committee Meeting (WSAC Building, Olympia) THURSDAY, JANUARY iQ, 2oi2: 8:0o a.m. — i2:oo p.m. i2:oo p.m, — i:oo p.m. �:oo p.m. — 8:3o p.m. MISCELLANEOU� ITEMS C Swartz at Legislative Steering Committee Meeting (PUD Building, Olympia) C Carter at Columbia Basin Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Consortium Meeting (4t�1 Floor, Samaritan Hospital) (Cancelled) C Swartz at Grant Transit Authority Board Meeting (Moses Lalce Facility) (Did not attend) 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 $i47�974•70� $172,243�55� $2,681.i8, and $r58,738.21, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. The Commissioners approved the following for the following Grant County Bargaining Units: Solid Waste, Courthouse, Juvenile, and Public Works. In lieu of no COLA increase and effective for 2012 only, Grant County will grant employees who are currently at a Step � on the Step Table and not eligible for a Step increase, 4o hours of discretionary leave to be used in 2oi2 only. This discretionary leave shall be requested and granted consistent with County Policies on requesting accrued leave. This discretionary leave is to be used in 2012 only and will not carry over into subsequent years. Part time employees eligible for this discretionary leave shall be granted a pro-rated amount of leave in accordance with the number of hours worked. COMMYSSIONERS' JANUARY i6, 2oi2 MINUTES Page 9 of 9 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1A, 2o12s R Stevens, Conference call with Sovereign Review Team and Columbia River County Commissioners Advisory Group Signed this �� day of , 2012. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS