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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:30 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance.
7:30 a.m. — 8:30 a,m.
8:30 a,m. — 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. — 9:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 9:50 a.m.
C Swartz at Meeting on Development of Compressed Natural Gas
Fueling Stations in Grant County (ATEC, BBCC)
Elected Official Roundtable Meeting
G Baker, VOIP Phone Systems for Grant County — Discussion
J Strickler, ASC Update and Misc, BOCC Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to approve items 1, 3
through 7, and 9 on the ASC Agenda as presented. Item 2 is out for legal opinion and item 8 was denied.
The motion passed unanimously,
1. Possible vouchers for Interfund Communications, insurance, and/or
grant administration. (Approved)
2, Anticipating: First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between
the Counties of Adams, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend
Oreille, Stevens, and Spokane for Mental Health Treatment and
Services. The amendment changes Sections 3.4.1 and 6.2.3. (On
hold for legal review)
3. Project Summary sheet for BOCC Chair signature; accompanies the
County's upcoming application for CDBG Public Services Grant No.
13-65400-005 for 2013-2014 funding for the provision of public
services to low income persons in Grant and Adams counties
through Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington,
Yakima office. (Approved)
4. 2013 Health Services Agreement (Youth Services) between Grant
County and the Ephrata Medical Center. Term is January 1, 2013
through December 31, 2013. (Approved)
5. Grant County Payment Request #7 to Washington State Department
of Commerce on Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) No, 13-46107-
008, administered through the Grant County Housing Authority, in
the amount of $4,743.52. (Approved)
6, Grant County's Request for Reimbursement #15 on Washington
State Department of Commerce Housing and Essential Needs (HEN)
Grant No. 11-46204-511, administered through the Grani County
Housing Authority, in the amount of $19,142.60. (Approved)
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10:00 a.m. —10:15 a,m.
10:30 a.m. —10:45 a,m,
7, Grant County Payment Request #14 to Washington State
Department of Commerce on Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG)
No. 12-46108-10, administered through the Grant County Housing
Authority, in the amount of $6,168.43. (Approved)
8. Request for reimbursement for expenses to retain independent
legal counsel in Jones v. Anderson, et. al. USDC No. CV-188-EFS from
Stephen Hallstrom. (This item is being denied)
9. Agreement between Grant County (by and through the Sheriff's
Office) and the Town of Coulee City regarding Law Enforcement
Services. The term is March 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015.
(Approved)
Commissioners Office Safety Meeting
Citizen Public Comment Period
Darel W. Olson, Moses Lake came to the public comment period to discuss a petition from 1997
regarding Rd 12 NE. The petitioners feel it is a safety hazard and needs to be brought up to
county road standards as soon as possible. Mr. Olson showed a video tape of the area and how
it is still a gravel road 16 years later. The Commissioners stated they would speak to Public
Works about this issue.
Oscar Perdomo of Desert Aire came to discuss the Mattawa Soccer League that was established
in 2011. There were over 450 men from ages 16-40 who played last year. His request is for the
County Commissioners to study land possibilities for 6 new soccer fields. Right now they are
renting a school soccer field.
11:00 a.m. —11:20 a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Northland Cable Franchise Renewal
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider a franchise application from
Northland Cable Television Inc. to operate and maintain a cable system within the Corporate
Boundaries of Grant County. Lee Pence, Civil Deputy Attorney has been working with Northland
Cable to finalize the Ordinance presented today.
Commissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner
Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens mnved to
approve �he franchise as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Ordinance/Resolution No. 13-015-CC)
12:00 p.m. —1:00 p.m
1:00 p,m. —1:50 p.m
2:00 p.m. — 2:50 p.m
Commissioners at PUD Commissioner Lunch (PUD Office, Ephrata)
L Grammer, REC Taxing District Meeting
T Hechler, Human Resources Update
3:15 p.m. — 4:00 p.m, Commissioners at Road Supervisor Meeting (Public Worl<s)
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013
The session was continued at 8:30 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance.
8:30 a.m. — 8:50 a.m.
9:00 a.m. — 9:20 a.m.
9:30 a,m, — 9:40 a.m.
J Gingrich, Fair Advisory Committee Appointment Discussion
J Potts, Legislative Update Conference Call
Open Record Public Hearing, Sheriff's Office Budget Extension
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider a request for a
supplemental budget extension for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $3,000.00 to receive a
grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to purchase a LIDAR speed
measuring device.
Comrnissioner Swartz moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner
Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved to
approve the franchise as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Resolution No. 13-018-CC)
10:30 a.m. —10:50 a.m
11:00 a.m. —11:20 a.m
1:30 p,m. — 2:20 p.m.
2:00 p.m. — 2:10 p.m.
R Schneider, Emergency Management Update
R DeChenne, Facilities and Maintenance Update
D Pohle, Public Works Update
1, Execution of Contracts: Road 6-SE Reconstruction awarded to
Advance Excavation of Moses Lake, WA for the bid amount of
$692,249.04. (Not ready for signature)
2. Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work:
Between Grant County Fairgrounds and Public Works to utilize the
Public Works Dept. expertise on the bidding process to a maximum
of $3,000,00. (Approved)
Bid Opening, Equipment Contract 2013-10 (Sorting Conveyor)
The following bids were received:
1. Recycle and Equipment Mfg. $12,737.00
2. The C.S. Bell Co $11,463.00
3. The C.S. Bell Co (Alt 1) $11,852.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz, to turn over the bids
to Public Worl<s for their review and recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
2:30 p.m. — 2:50 p.m. D Lee, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
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3:00 p,m. — 3:15 p.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 16)
A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to approve items 1
through 16 on the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers. (Approved)
2. Commissioners February 11 and 18, 2013 Minutes for approval. (Approved)
3. Recommendation from the Veterans Advisory Board to reappoint I<en I<oplin, Pete Harris,
Gayle Sorlien, and Ken Slininger, all to a 4 year term, beginning March 15, 2013 through
March 14, 2017, (All were Approved)
4. After receiving applications, the following citizens will be appointed to the Planning
Commission for a 4 year term beginning April 1, 2013 thought March 31, 2017: Carol
Dawson, Dale Anderson, and I<evin Richards, replacing Dale Walker, Jon Hatt, and James
turner. (All were Approved)
5, Proclamations for the following High School titles; (All were Appraved)
a. Lake Roosevelt High School Raiders Boys Wrestling Team and their 2013 State 1B/2B
2nd place Title;
b, Almira-Coulee-Hartline Cheer Team and their 2013 State Academic Champion
Award; and
c. Quincy High School Jacl< Rabbits Boys Wrestling Team and their 2013 State 1A 2nd
Place Title.
6. Change of location application from the Odom Corporation, 5075 Randolph Rd NE, Moses
Lal<e, WA 98837, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved)
7. Application in lieu of current privilege for Banl<s Lake Golf Course, 19849 Ludolph Rd NE,
Electric City, WA 99123, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved)
8. New liquor application for Meyer Orchard Management, 10086 Rd U.7 NW, Quincy, WA
98848, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. (Approved)
9. Public Disclosure Commission form L-5 in the amount of $1,050.00 for Lobbying by State and
Local Government Agencies between Grant County and Jim Potts for legislative analysis, and
lobbying regarding legislative issues affecting rural counties. (Approved)
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
10. Request to proceed with the Capital Outlay purchase and installation of the VoIP Phone
System for Grant County offices/departments. (Appraved, wi�h fhe caveat that the District
Court video arraignment is completed first)
HUMAN RESOURCES
11. Personnel Action Request Recommendation regarding a request from the Prosecuting
Attorney's Office to start a new Legal Secretary III position employee off at a step higher
than 1-3, Band 8 Step 7. The Director recommends approval. (Approved)
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE
12. Request to surplus a Second Chance Ballistic Vest (S/N: 10116295/94) and gift it to the
Mattawa Police Department for use by one of its officers, (Approved, Resolution No. 13-
017-CC)
FAIRGROUNDS
13, Request to utilize the Public Works Department to relocate material donated by the
Washington State Department of Transportation, amount not to exceed $3,000.00.
(Approved)
14. Request to award the quote for the concrete slab for the new Open Air Structure to Central
Washington Excavation in the amount of $10,000.00 plus tax. (Approved)
15. Review and appointment of 2 citizens to the Fair Advisory Committee. Applications/letters
were received from Lucinda West, Thomas James Lee, Marjorie Hancock, Judy Nelson, Lisa
Garmon, and Mary Harrington. (The Commissioners appointed Judy Nelson and Lisa
Garmon to the Commission. See (etters dated March 18, 2013)
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
16, Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2013-013-CC and adopting a new resolution amending
the Grant County Levies for 2013 Taxes (the Fire Districts Pro-rated amounts were left out ofi
the original spreadsheet). (Approved, Resolution No. 13-016-CC)
4:00 p.m. —4:30 p.m. Department Head Review
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 $104.04, $159,442.45, $165.44,
$101,145.58, $664,797.10, and $1,106,656.82, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant Public Works County Payroll Salary Fund far March
8, 2013 payroll.
The Comrnissioners approved and signed the Grant County Payroll Authorization form for the February
25 and March 8, 2013 payrolls.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013
9:30 a.m. —11:00 a.m. R Stevens, Disability Board Meeting
11:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. HEARINGS EXAMINER
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7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
R Stevens, Out
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m,
9:00 a.m, – 3:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. –10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. –12:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013
R Stevens, Out
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m, – 5:00 p.m.
Signed this "�'
R Stevens, Deputy Mediation
C Carter and C Swartz at Health Board Meeting (Public Works Meeting
Room)
Central Safety Committee Meeting (Multi-Purpose Room)
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
C Swartz at MACC Meeting (Armory Bldg, Moses Lake)
C Swartz at LEPC Meeting (GTA Building, Moses Lal<e)
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS (Cancelled)
C Carter at Grant County Re-Districting Committee Meeting (3rd Floor
Meeting Room)
day of , 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY OMMISSIONERS
Gran County, Washin on
Cindy Cart , Chair
Car n Swartz
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Richard Stevens