COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of July 1, 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 received a letter from Hoffman, Hart & Wagner regarding Donald Holloway. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.

The Commissioners signed an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Warden regarding street work.

Chairman Snead was authorized to sign approval of the Liquor License Application of Zeb’s LLC.

The Commissioners approved the request by Allen Holman, of Grant County Fairgrounds for a salary increase to the amount of $2,183 per month effective July 1, 2002 for employee Edward Spalding III.

As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers included in the list filed in the Auditors Office 6/28/02 in the total amount of $28,741.73.

As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers included in the list filed in the Auditors Office 7/1/02 in the total amount of $648,498.94.

The Commissioners signed the June Payroll Warrants list #134429 through #135062.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resource Department and granted a salary increase to Christine Garcia of the Grant County PARC Department.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resource Department and granted a salary increase to Jennifer Lane of the Grant County PARC Department.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resource Department and granted a salary increase to Dianne Atkinson of the Assessors Office.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resource Department and granted a salary increase to Gail Smith of the Assessor’s Office.

The Commissioners approved out of state travel for several employees of Grant County PARC on July 13, 2002.

The Commissioners approved out of state travel for Bill Varney, Faith Anderson, Sue Ramaker and Trisha Olson of the Auditors Office to attend the annual elections conference.

The Commissioners received a summons and complaint for damages from Richard Yzaguirre. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.

The Commissioners approved the request by the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a dishwasher from Law and Justice funds for the Jail in the amount of $7,297.

The Commissioners were notified by the International Union of Operating Engineers that they accepted the proposed salary survey implementation effective July 1, 2002.

The Commissioners were notified by the Teamsters Union that the Sheriff Support and Prosecutors Office Clerical Labor Agreement were ratified.

The Commissioners held a Public Hearing regarding the Port of Moses Lake Minor Rezone. After taking testimony a motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore that Resolution Number 2002-103-CC approving minor zone changes for parcels to be compatible with the Port of Moses Lake Master Plan for Grant County Airport in accordance with Amendment 2001 of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan to correct mapping discrepancies be passed. The motion carried.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until July 2, 2002.

July 2, 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 held a Public Hearing regarding Grant County Interim Raid Boundaries. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to affirm Ordinance Number 2002-77-78-79-80-81-82-83,84 and 85-CC and rescission of Ordinance 2002-47-CC. The motion carried.

The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding Hearing Resolution-6-Year Transportation Program, Contract Extension-Mather Auctioneers, Letter to Quincy Irrigation/Royal Shop, Road District No. 1 Grader Operator (Skip Pate), Air Quality Violation.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore that Resolution Number 2002-104-CC setting a Public Hearing for July 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. regarding the adoption of a Comprehensive Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2003-2008 be passed. The motion carried.

The Commissioners signed a contract extension with Mathers Auctioneers.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until July 3, 2002.

July 3, 2002

The session was continued at 1:00 p.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

The Commissioners continued the Public Hearing on the 2001 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Chairman Snead reminded those in attendance of the purpose and process for this hearing.

Item #2001-21 Grant County-Historic Plats Issue. The request was to change the definition of Historic plats to reflect the fact that a historic plat shall be considered developed if 25% (twenty-five) percent or more of the platted lots have been developed prior to the adoption of the Grant County UDC. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to close the public comment. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve this request with findings as provided by the Planning Department. The motion carried.

Item #2001-36 Richard Penhallurick. The request was to change the Land use designation from UR 3 to UR 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to close public comment. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve this request with findings as provided by the Planning Department. The motion carried.

Item #2001-37 City of Soap Lake. The request was for proposed map changes showing added industrial areas as a result of Department of Community Development request and changing boundaries for the city limits. Planner Billie Sumrall stated that the City of Soap Lake had requested that this matter be tabled. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to table the matter until July 10 to receive a correct map and to leave the opportunity for public comment open. The motion carried.

Item #2001- 39 Del Sanford, Banks Lake Developers. The request was for a Land Use designation change from Rural Remote to Rural Residential. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to close the public comment. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation for approval with findings as provided by the Planning Department. The motion carried.

Item #2001-45 Al Willis. The request was for a land use designation change from Rural Residential to Light Industrial. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to close the public comment. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation for approval with findings as provided by the Planning Department. The motion carried.

Items #2001-19 Russ Fode, 2001-28 National Frozen Foods, 2001-29 Department of Natural Resources. The request on all three of these items was to be included within the Moses Lake Urban Growth Boundary Area of the City of Moses Lake. Commissioner Allison stated his concern that no response had been received from the City of Moses Lake Elected Officials. Both Randy Fair and Russ Fode were in attendance and spoke in favor of the request. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to table the request until July 10 for response from the City of Moses Lake on all three items. The motion carried.

Item 2001-34 Jason and Karlye Pattison. The request was for a land use designation change from Commercial to Rural Residential. There was no recommendation from the Planning Commission on this item. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to close public comment. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the change to Urban Residential. The motion carried.

Item 2001-41 Chuck Storfa. The request was to change the land use designation from Agriculture to Rural Remote. There was no recommendation from the Planning Commission on this item. Mr. Storfa was in attendance and explained that he wanted to be able to have a seconded house on the property for his parents. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to close public comment. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to approve the request. The motion carried.

Item 2001-42 TD Investments, ASPI Group. The request was for a land use designation change from Rural Residential I to Rural Freeway Commercial and Light Industrial. There was no recommendation from the Planning Commission. After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to table this request to allow time for discussion with legal council. The motion carried.

Item 2001-44 TD Investments, ASPI Group. The request was for a land use designation change from Rural Residential to Rural Freeway Commercial. The Commissioners discussed this and felt that they needed more information from the proponent. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to table until July 10 to gather information from the proponent. The motion carried.

Item 2001-38 Ed Sivula. The request was for a land use designation change from Rural Remote to Rural Residential. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore to table to matter until July 10 to allow Mr. Sivula the opportunity to explain his request. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison to continue this hearing until 3:30 p.m. on July 11 to discuss Item 2001-32, and then to continue on until 10:30 a.m. on the 10^th of July. The motion carried.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until July 8, 2002.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ATTEST: GRANT COUNTY, WASHIGNTON

Clerk of the Board Chairman