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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - BOCC MINUTES GRANT COUNTY BC�ARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21,2016 The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:30 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance. 8:30 a.m,—9:00 a.m. Elected Official Roundtable Meeting , 9:00 a.m.—9:20 a.m. J Strickler,ASC Update and Misc BOCC Action A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9 on the agenda as presented, Items 2,4, and 7 were not ready for signature. The motion passed unanimously. 1. Possible vouchers for insurance, legal services,grant administration, etc. . 2. Anticipating: Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in Grant County District Court, Full Time Contractor, between Grant County and Patricl< Earl. Term is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. (Item not ready for signature) 3. 2017-2018 Professional Services Agreement, Interpreter, between Grant County and Saul Castillo. (Approved) 4. Anticipating: 2017-2018 Professional Services Agreement for Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals in the Juvenile Division of Grant County Superior Court(Juvenile Offenders Only), Conflicts Contractor, between Grant County and Thomas Wolfstone. (Item not ready for signature) 5. Mercer Statement of Work,which is subject to the terms and conditions contained in its existing engagement letter with Grant County dated October 21, 2009, Period of performance is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. (Approved) 6. 2017-2018 Filing Fee Surcharge Distribution Agreement between Grant County and the Columbia Basin Dispute Resolution Center, Inc., d/b/a Columbia Basin Dispute Resolution Center. Term is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018. (Approved) 7. Anticipating: 2017 Animal Shelter Contract between Grant County and Grant County Animal Outreach, Inc. Term is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. (Item not ready for signature) 8. Appointment and Oath of Office of Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from Garth Dano, elected Prosecuting Attorney for Grant County,Washington, appointing Anthony Menl<e of Menke Jackson Beyer, LLP for the performance and rendering of legal assistance and counsel regarding labor law, employment law and personnel matters, and such other matters and proceedings as required by the Prosecuting Attorney or designee. Term is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. (Approved) 9. Working Agreement By and Between Grant County and Teamsters Local Union No. 760, Initial Services, for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. (Approved) 9:30 a.m.—9:50 a.m. B Adame, Fairgrounds Update Items discussed were: Accounting Update—Reports; Calendar; Fairgrounds Update; and Fair 2016-2017 ' Page 2 of 9 ' Grant County Commissioners Minutes , Week Of November 21, 2016 10:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. C Carter at Canvassing Board Precertification of Election Meeting (Elections Department) 10:00 a,m.—10:15 a.m. Commissioners Office Safety Meeting(Cancelled) 10:30 a.m,—10:45 a.m. Citizen Public Comment Period Daryl Eldridge came in today to discuss his neighbor who has a marijuana growing operation on Neppel Road. The smell of the marijuana as its being harvested is unbelievable, it's terrible. The Commissioners told Mr. Eldridge that even though the County Commissioners make a recommendation to the State Liquor and Cannabis Board,to either deny the applicant or the location,the State continues to approve the licenses anyway, The Board discussed the "Hirst Decision". Grow operations are allowed 5000 gallons per day, If they go over that limit, it is the Department of Ecology's responsibility to monitor that. Charles Heatherstone mentioned the "sight/smell of agriculture" law (Right to Farm) and asked if marijuana fell under this law? The Board stated that marijuana IS considered agriculture. (The sound system did not pick up some of the conversation) 11:00 a.m.—11:20 a.m. D Nelson, Building Department and Fire Marshal's Office Update Items discussed were: Current Activity and Reports; Secession; and Jerry. � 11:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. S Fode, Rural Resources Community Action Discussion—Conference Call 1:00 p,m, — 1;50 p.m. Grant Integrated Services Update Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(f) Commissioner Carter called an Executive Session to order at 1:58 p.m. to go until 2:02 p.m.to receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee. In attendance were Commissioners Carter, Stevens and Swartz, and Grant Integrated Services employees Gail Goodwin, Darla Boothman, Loc Ohl, and Lisa Cordova, ' Commissioner Carter closed the session at 2:02 p.m. ; 2:00 p.m, —3:30 p.m. J Nelson, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds—Continuing Disclosure Policy Discussion � 3:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m. J Mitchell, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Update Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) Commissioner Carter called an Executive Session to order at 3:35 p.m. to go until 4:00 p.m.to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. In attendance were Commissioners Carter, Stevens and Swartz, Jim Mitchell, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Damien Hooper, Planning Director, and Moses Lake School Representatives Michelle Price, Eric Johnson, and Mark Fancher. Commissioner Carter closed the session at 4:00 p.m. Page 3 of 9 Grant County Cornmissioners Minutes Week Of November 21, 2016 4:00 p.m,—4:20 p.m. D Hooper, Hirst Water Discussion TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22,2016 ' The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance. 9:00 a.m.—9:50 a.m. I< Eslinger, Human Resources Update Items Discussed were: PARs: Brittany Motzkus, Kim Allen, Michele Jaderlund,Tom Jones, Melissa McKnoght, Craig Morrison, Darryl Pheasant, and Carolann Swartz; Recommendation for ; 2017 Compensation Adjustments; Contract Negotiations; Sfl2rlff SUppOPt 2016:Counter-Proposal , Pending;Teamster GrIS 2017 (css,Initial,Therapy�:On hold pending GrIS Funding;PERC 127886-M-16- Corrections Mediation:z2/i4;PERC 127-990; PERC 127991; PERC 127988; PERC 127989- Association Mediation (cH,�c,Pw,vs):oi/i�;Solid Waste Move to Association:ia/zs vote Tauy;Other Actions: DIStCICt COUYt GY12VanC2:Settlement Pending;HOIICIay Pay Gt'12Vat1C2:Arbitration Selection;Holiday Pay Grievance:Hoia;Holiday Pay Grievance:Hoid;PERC 128207-G16- Unit Clarification:Settlement � Pending;Arbitration—Threat of Retaliation:un�on Hoia;Arbitration—Modification of Payroll Records: Union Hold;Labor Disclosure for Corrections Mediation:Compiling Data;Therapy Services Grievance: Step 1;Open Enrollment Update; Comparable Counties; Budget Meeting Follow-up(1�/03); Additional HR Position; Benefits Budget Structure & Reports; HR/Auditor Interface; Plans Examiner II Job Description &Wage Scale; and HR Processes for 2017. Personnel Action Request(PAR)for the salary, wage, and/or position changes for:Thomas Jones, Sheriff; Darryl Pheasant,Treasurer; Carolann Swartz, Commissioner; Brittany Rang,Technology Services; Melissa McKnight,Assessor; Michele Jaderlund, Auditor; Kimberly Allen, Clerk; and Craig Morrison, Coroner. 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. C Carter at Warming Center Meeting(Moses Lake Community Health) (Did not attend) 11:00 a.m.—11:20 a.m. W Swanson,Juvenile Court and Youth Services Update (Cancelled) 12:00 p.m,—1:30 p.m. DEPUTY KEITH EDIE RETIREMENT SOCIAL(Multi-Purpose Room) 1:30 p.m.—2:20 p.m. J Tincher, Public Works Update A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 1 and 2 on the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 1. Resolution/Notice of Hearing—To consider an ordinance amending Chapter 11.04 of the Grant County Code titled "Maximum Speed Limits". Specifically: Page 4 of 9 Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week Of November 21, 2016 Road Name Vicinity Road Log Speed MP From MP To Mile Limit Length �� -�-�3-9 � 9_9 �� .}� � � ;�o o ��„� � �eelc� � Passage of this ordinance would change the speed limit of Lower Crab Creek Road to be the Grant County Standard of 50 MPH. (Approved,the public hearing was scheduled for December 6,2016 at 1:45 p.m.) 2. Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work: City of Quincy requests Grant County to do approximately 2,700 LF of ditching on M St. NW. City will supply dump trucks and flaggers not to exceed a maximum of$2,000,00. (Approved) 2:00 p,m. —2:20 p.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Grant County PUD Franchise Application The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider a franchise application from the Grant County Public Utility District No. 2 (PUD)to construct, operate and maintain water, ! wastewater, and irritation pipes on certain county roads for the purpose of operating water, wastewater system and irrigation, located from 475' north of Bridge#425, both sides of Crescent Bar Road,going south under bridge to 75' south of Bridge#425, located within S 19,T 20, R 23. Jeff Tincher, Public Works Director, discussed the project. A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Swartz,to close the public comment period. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Swartz moved to approve the recommendation of the Public Works Director and approve the franchise as presented. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously, The hearing adjourned. (Approved, Order Granting Franchise Signed and Recorded) 2:30 p.m.—2:50 p.m. G Dano, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update 3:00 p.m. —3:15 p.m. Consent Agenda (Items 1 through 8) A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens,to approve items 1 through 8 on the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE 1. Commissioners Office and Public Defense Vouchers for approval, (Approved) 2. Commissioners October 17 and 24, 2016 Minutes for approval. (Approved) 3. Letters of appointment to the Health Insurance Committee for the following: (Approved) a, Erin Keefe representing the Public Defense as a voting member b. Michele Haughton representing New Hope as a voting member c. Dedra Osborn representing the Auditor's Office as a voting member d. Sue Sherwood representing Grant Integrated Services as a voting member e. Rose Schemper representing Grant Integrated Services as an alternate member Page 5 of 9 Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week Of November 21, 2016 4. Letter of appointment to the Horticultural Pest and Disease Board for Sean Putnam. (Approved) SHERIFF'S OFFICE 5-0ut of state travel request for Jason Mi�chell and-Ray opez to atten a California Narcotics Officers Association's conference from November 17-22, 2016 in San Diego, CA. (Approved) FAIRGROUNDS 6. Request to change the hourly rate charge for the use of the Commercial Building(when available) as follows: (Approved) a. $25.00 per hour(maximum 4 hours a day) b. November through February c. Monday through Friday available from 8am-8pm. 7. Request approval for the following dates and times for the 2016-2017 Open Riding Season: (Approved) a. Dates: November 16t", 2016 to February 19t", 2017 and Closed During County Holidays b. Open Times: i. Tuesday: 8:OOam–4;OOpm ii. Wednesday: 8:00am-4:OOpm iii. Thursday: 8:00am-4:OOpm iv. Friday: 8:OOam–4:OOpm v. Saturday: 8:OOam–4:OOpm vi. Pricing: No cost for use c. Location: Ardell (Unless otherwise directed by the GCFG,to which open riders may use the Harwood Pavilion for open riding.) d. Arena conditions: Arena will be worl<ed up once a weel<and conditions are as is. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 8. Request to declare the following items surplus with the intent to sell them at a public auction that will be held on December 3, 2016 at 9:00 a.m, at Yarbro Auction facility(2301 Road 4-NE, Moses Lake): (Approved, public hearing scheduled for November 29,2016 at 4:00 p.m.) 1975 Chevrolet Van (yellow) VIN: CPY325V302467 WA/C59889 1973 Chevrolet AMB (white) VIN: CPZ353V315137 WA/C36175 1986 Chevrolet Blazer(white) VIN: 1G8ED18J8GF163915 Page 6 of 9 Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week Of November 21, 2016 WA/60162C � 1985 Ford Econo (white) 1FTJE3411FHA40799 " WA/43707C 2004 Mule KAF300C ' ID: FE290DE654176 2004 Mule KAF300C ID: FE290DE654179 Custom Trailer (no identifiable#'s) WA/3696NW DOL Record No VIN US Dept of Def Di.esel Gen Engine 5KW 60HZ Model: MEP 002A NSN: 6115-00-465-1044 SN: KZ15173 Sitting on trailer w/ no identifiable#'s 1993 EZ Loader Boat Trailer VIN: IZEISJY16PA025858 . WA/55341C Has rnetal industrial lighting cage on it 1981 NSS Utility Trailer VIN: N101069 WA/C52248 (Has metal industrial lighting cage on it) US Dept of Defense Diesel Gen Engine 51<W 60HZ Model: MEP 002A NSN: 6115-00-465-1044 SN: KZ15736 Sitting on trailer WA/C52248 1998 BGTEX Utility Trailer VIN: 16VNX1622W1C03143 WA/72239C 2004 YACHT Utility Trailer � VIN: 4H102121740359366 I WA/70181C ; i ' ; ! Page 7 of 9 Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week Of November 21, 2016 1995 RAVEN Utility Trailer VIN: IR1UF1211SD950504 WA/59948C 1999-Northwood-Boat 12ft Aluminum hull HIN: RSB21632J899 Vessel Reg /WN24667 1999 Long Boat Trailer - VIN: LCAFP1115XT022248 WA/63793C 1999 Landing Craft AOGXX 23ft HIN: PER19024A99S 2011 EZLoader Boat Trailer VIN: WA98234144 Tractor,Wheeled, Industrial (UNIMOG) Freightliner Corp NSN: 2420-01-160-2754 SN: 1FG999996JM45113 Carrier, Cargo,Tracked 2ton 1991 Hagglunds M1067 SN: 88 AGL 6994 NSN: 2350-01-281-6450 Generator DeWalt DG2900 SN: 54546 Generator Yamaha EF4600A SN: 7UV-200530 Grant County#0202 Pressure Washer DeWalt DPD3300 SN: 2812037269 Camouflage Trailer Tooele Military Trailer Behind old county shop Page 8 of 9 Grant County Commissioners Minutes , Week Of November 21, 2016 No identifiable numbers Honda Outboard 40hp SN: 3600560 NSN:2010DSOlJTMOTO IFuel Heater Remighton 55 SN: 079784-01 Fuel Heater Dyna-Glo Pro SN: F070700155 Water Pump . Valley Vantage WP-2055CM SN: 168FA60054106 Air Compressor(Surplus to Grant County Public Worl<s, not sold at auction) Ingersoll Rand Model: 2475 SN: 1026991 3:30 p.m.—3:50 p,m. D Pheasant, Current Expense Levy Discussion 4:00 p,m, —4:30 p.m. Open Record Public Hearing, Development Agreement between Grant County and Dune Lake Investment Co, LLC The Commissioners held an Open Record public Hearing to consider a proposed development agreement between Grant County and Dune Lake Investment Company, LLC relating the ' continued and future development of Dune Lakes(formerly Moses Lake Estates). The subject property is located in a portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 3, and the South half of Section 3, a portion of the South half of Section 4, a portion of the North half of Section 9, and a portion of the North half of Section 10 all in township 18 North, Range 28 East,Willamette Meridian, containing approximately 1,188 acres. A motion was made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to close the public comment portion of the hearing.The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the 20 year development agreement as presented. Commissioner Swartz seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned. (Approved) Page 9 of 9 ' Grant County Commissioners Minutes Week Of November 21,2016 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The Commissioners approved and signed the Grant County Public Works Payroll Salary Fund for the November 22, 2016 payroll. 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$71,566.80, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board. Commissioner Richard Stevens was authorized to sign the Health District Voucher listing in the amount of$18,655.28. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23,2016 No meetings being held THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday, Courthouse Closed FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 25, 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday, Courthouse Closed Signed this_�C�day of_�[.��, 2016. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County,Washington �✓ti...(...�(�J�� Cindy Carter, Chair ej / C nn Swartz,Vic Chair ,) ��._ Attest: �� .' f` Richard Stevens, Member i I B rbara J, Vasquez, M lerk of the Board� i � � � ; I