COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of January 7, 2002
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Tim Snead. All of the Commissioners were in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The
Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the preceding session as
written.
The
Commissioners signed a Traffic Management Agreement between Grant County and
Public Utility District No. 2 regarding the Priest Rapids Dam.
The
Commissioners were notified by Sharon Kiehn, Executive Director of Grant Mental
Healthcare that after review by Integrus Architecture, Vern Cummings and
herself, they recommended that the bid for the Grant Mental Healthcare Facility
in Moses Lake should be awarded to the PBI Construction, Inc. of Spokane,
WA. A motion was made by Commissioner
Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore that Chairman Tim Snead be authorized
to sign the Agreement between Grant County and PBI Construction, Inc. The motion carried.
The
Commissioners approved a request from Grant County PARC for a budget extension
in the amount of $64,427 for capital outlay.
The
Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval #1-1 through
#1-143 in the total amount of $343,288.12.
The
Commissioners received the fully executed contract between Washington State
Military Department and Grant County.
As of
this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers
filed in the Auditors Office 1/07/02 in the total amount of $334,450.07.
The
Commissioners signed the December payroll warrants list #129454 through
#130092.
Chairman
Snead was authorized to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between Washington
State University Cooperative Extension and Grant County.
The
Commissioners approved the request of Grant County Mosquito Control District #1
for permission to operate in the airspace over Grant County during the 2002
year within the boundaries of the Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 for
the purpose of mosquito abatement.
The
Commissioners approved the salary increase of Edward A. Owens of the
Prosecuting Attorneys office to 100% of a Deputy Prosecutor IV.
The
Commissioners approved the starting salary of Thomas J. Cunnane of the
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office at 100% of a Deputy Prosecutor II.
The
Commissioners approved out of state travel for Undersheriff Mike Shay to attend
the Western States Sheriff’s Association annual meeting in February.
The
Commissioners approved the starting salary of Sonya Garza of the District Court
Office at $1,477.60 per month.
The
Commissioners approved the starting salary of Angela J. Cross of the District
Court Office at $1,477.60 per month.
As
there was no further business to come before the Board the session was
continued until January 8, 2002.
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The
Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding Bid
Authorization-Bridge #390, 3-NW, and Bridge #158, 12-NE, Bid Authorization-2002
Fuel Purchases, Bid Authorization-Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events,
Reimbursable Work-City of Ephrata, Billing from Information Services,
Planning-Pacific Rim Ethanol Plant, Desert Aire-Public Works Comments,
Letters-Feed Lot Operations, CRAB-Certification of 2002 Road Levy, Resolution
Draft-Emergency Load Limitations on County Roads, KULE, TIB-BBCC Parkway
Improvement (Chanute).
The
Commissioners signed approval of the City of Ephrata request for reimbursable
work.
The
Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on 2002 fuel
purchases. Bid opening to be held
February 12, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.
The
Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on Bridge #158, 12-NE,
and Bridge #390, 3-NW. Bid opening to be
held January 29, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.
The
Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Proposal for 6 one-day
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events.
Proposal opening date to be January 29, 2002 at 11:30 a.m.
The
Commissioners approved the request by the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a
shredder from 2002 Law and Justice funds in the amount of $1320.
The
Commissioners received a signed copy of the contract with Washington
Association of Juvenile Court Administrators.
The
Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding the request by
Marten and Barbara Long for a replat of lots 13 and 14 in Desert Aire #6 to
consolidate both lots. A motion was made
by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore that Resolution Number
2002-1-CC upholding the Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the
Plat Alteration with findings and conditions as provided be passed. The motion carried.
The
Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding the request by
Linda Ries for a Re-plat of lot 135 of Larson Subdivision dividing the lot and
an existing duplex into two parcels. A
motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison that
Resolution 2002-2-CC upholding the Planning Commission recommendation for
approval with findings and conditions as provided be passed. The motion carried.
The
Commissioners approved out of state travel for Brenda Larsen to attend the
National Fire Academy Training on Arson Mitigation and Prevention.
The
Commissioners received notification from the City of Moses Lake that Chris
Blessing will be the city representative to the Grant County Planned Growth
Committee, with Ron Covey as an alternate.
The
Commissioners received notification from the City of Ephrata that Wes Crago
will be the city representative to the Grant County Planned Growth Committee,
with Bob Dimmitt as an alternate.
The
Commissioners approved the salary of Michelle Slininger of the Juvenile
Department at $3,007.80 per month as the Treatment Services Manager.
The
Commissioners approved the salary increase of George “Jake” Geisinger of the
Grant County Fairgrounds to $2,749 per month.
The
Commissioners approved the Investment Policy of Grant County.
The
Commissioners approved the request by the Juvenile Department for the purchase
of a new washing machine from their small tools budget.
The
Commissioners signed the Surplus Property Sale Agreement with Upper Columbia
Basin Habitat for Humanity regarding their purchase of a County owned house.
As there
was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued
until January 9, 2002.
The session was continued at 10:00 a.m. with Chairman Snead and Commissioner Moore in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Allison was out of the area on County business.
The
Commissioners approved the salary increase of Theresa Sheets of the Sheriff’s
Office to $2,353 per month.
The
Commissioners approved the salary increase of Records Clerk Charity Sainsbury
of the Sheriff’s Office to $2,353 per month.
As
there was no further business to come before the Board the session was
adjourned until January 14, 2002.
BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: GRANT
COUNTY, WASHINGTON