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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
All public meetings were held by the Grant County Commissioners via WEBEX Conference Call only.
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
R Stevens, Out
8:30 a.m. —9:00 a.m. Grant County COVID-19 Healthcare and Public Health Briefing (ZOOM
Meeting)
9:00 a.m. —10:00 a.m. C Carter, Public Works Management Team Meeting — Conference Call
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020
The Grant County Commissioners session began at 8:15 a.m. with Commissioners Carter and Taylor in
attendance. Commissioner Stevens was out and excused.
8:15 a.m. — 8:45 a.m. J Antosz, Superior Court Update
• Discussion was held on the Court Administrator position
8:45 a.m. — 8:55 a.m. Open Record Public Hearing, New Hope Budget Extension (Not
recorded)
The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider a request from New Hope
Fund #128, Department #170 for a budget extension in the amount of $15,000.00 to receive a
foundation grant from Innovia Foundation to provide assistance in community outreach and the
2020 Census count.
Suzi Fode, New Hope Director, discussed her request.
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Carter to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
Commissioner Taylor moved to approve the budget extension as presented. Commissioner
Carter seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. The hearing
adjourned. (Resolution No. 20 -050 -CC)
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9:00 a.m. — 9:50 a.m. Elected Official / Department Head COVID-19 and CARES Act Discussion
The Commissioners discussed with Grant County Elected Officials and Department Heads how
the virus is impacting their office. Admission tax revenue is down due to no concerts at the
Gorge. Requirement from Labor and Industries (L&I) to wear masks.
10:00 a.m. —10:50 a.m. T Gaines, Central Services Update
11:00 a.m. —11:15 a.m. K Eslinger, Human Resources Update
Labor Relations/ Legal Actions
1. Labor & Legal Report Review
1:00 p.m. —1:20 p.m. G Dano, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Update
1:30 p.m. — 2:20 p.m. S Castro, Public Works Update (1 Item)
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve item 1 on
the agenda as presented. The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
1. Request to the County Road Department for reimbursable work from Adams County for a total
of 13 days of Asphalt Plant Inspection for Deal Road Project Phase #2 to be completed no later
than June 16th to July 21, 2020. The maximum dollar amount allowed is $10,000.00. (Approved)
2:20 p.m. — 2:50 p.m. Consent Agenda and Misc BOCC Action (Items 1 through 9)
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve items 1
through 9 on the agenda as presented. The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
1. Possible vouchers for Commissioners Office, insurance, legal services, grant administration, etc.
(Approved)
2. Commissioners May 11, 18, and 25, 2020 Minutes for approval. (Approved)
3. Amendment A to Washington State Department of Commerce, Community Services and
Housing Division Housing Assistance Unit, Consolidated Homeless Housing Grant (CHG) Contract
No. 20-46108-10 with Grant County. Amendment is in the amount of $86,833.00, for a new total
of $1,056,250.00 with a term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (Approved)
4. Homeless Task Force of Grant County submittal of an amended Grant County Plan to End
Homelessness December 2019 -December 2024 for submission to the Department of Commerce
regarding the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG). The amendment is to address opportunities
to increase shelter beds for chronically homeless individuals. (Approved)
5. State of Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Amendment No. 2 to DVA Contract No.
305E-17-058. This amendment revises the period of performance from August 1, 2017 through
June 30, 2021, effective July 1, 2020. (Approved)
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CENTRAL SERVICES
Amendment B on State of Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
Grant (Contract No. FY18-90006-001) to extend the expiration date of the grant from June 30,
2020 to June 30, 2021. (Approved)
7. Reimbursement Request (A-19) for contract work performed by Grant Integrated Services
through the Moses Lake HYP 365 contract, during April, 2020 in the amount of $324.25 to the
Grant County Health District. (Approved)
8. Reimbursement Request (A-19) for contract work performed by Grant Integrated Services
through the Quincy Partnership for Youth contract, during April, 2020 in the amount of $699.07
to the Grant County Health District. (Approved)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
9. Budget extension request in the amount of $2,000.00 to Fund 001.141— Capital Outlay to cover
the county's obligation to the state-wide aerial imagery program for 2020. (Approved, the
public hearing was scheduled for June 30, 2020 at 8:45 a.m.)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Commissioners approved and signed the Public Works County Payroll Salary Fund for their May 22
and June 5, 2020 payrolls.
Payment of 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, as recorded on a
listing and made available to the Board. (Approved in the amount of $416,198.80)
The Commissioners sent a letter to the US Department of the Interior requesting economic recovery
assistance for 5 rural, Eastern Washington counties that encompass Lake Roosevelt National Recreation
Area, due to COVID-19 camping restrictions.
The Commissioners signed a letter of support for the Town of Coulee City's request for funding of a new
Community Library.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
R Stevens, Out
6:00 p.m. —7:30 p.m. C Carter, Health Board Meeting
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020
R Stevens, Out
8:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Grant County COVID-19 Healthcare and Public Health Briefing (ZOOM
Meeting)
9:00 a.m. —10:00 a.m.
T Taylor, Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC) Board Meeting
(Did not attend)
1:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
C Carter, Area Aging / Council of Governments Meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020
1:00 p.m. —1:45 p.m. C Carter, Governor's Office — Central WA Weekly Call
The Commissioners signed a letter of support for the Town of Coulee City's request for funding of a new
Community Library.
The Commissioners signed a Building Permit Activity—Authorization Form for the Fairgrounds
installation of Gold Gate signage.
Commissioner Stevens was authorized to sign the Grant County Health District voucher listing in the
amount of $180,547.18.
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