COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of April 21, 2003

The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair of the Board, Deborah Moore, with Commissioner Allison in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Snead was out of town and excused.

The Commissioners approved the minutes of the April 14, 2003, session.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the State of Washington Invoice Voucher, Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, CDBG Contract No. 03-64003-004, Payment Request #3.

The Commissioners received a tort claim from Robbin Ball. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign approval of the Notice of Liquor License Application for Sunset Vineyards, Quincy, Washington, applicants: Sunset Vineyards, LLC, Rudolph A. Stetner, and Shirley A. Stetner.

The Commissioners received an amended claim for damages from Rick Contreras. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Authorization of Canvassing Board Representatives, Auditor’s Staff, appointing representative personnel to assist with the Special Election, which will be held May 20, 2003.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Delegation of County Legislative Authority to Serve on Canvassing Board, designating Deborah Moore to serve on the Board, for the Special Election which will be held May 20, 2003.

The Commissioners approved the request from M. Christine Price, Chair, Extension Faculty, for an extended leave of absence from May 1, 2003 through August 31, 2003, for an Extension Office employee.

The Commissioners signed the voluntary separation of Albert J. Cranson, Jr., Grant County Fairgrounds, and effective April 8, 2003.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore that Resolution No. 2003-048-CC, a resolution in the matter of unredeemed warrants, be passed. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore that Resolution No. 2003-049-CC, a resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property and execution of a financing contract, site lease and related documentation relating to the acquisition of said real property (for Grant County Mental Healthcare), be passed. Motion carried.

The Commissioners approved the Local Agency Tax Certificate; Certificate Designating Authorized Agency Representative; Memorandum of Lease; Local Agency Site Lease, Series Re-2003C by and between the Grant County, as lessor, and the Washington Finance Officers Association, as lessee; Local Agency Financing Contract, Series RE-2003C, for Grant County Mental Healthcare.

The Commissioners approved the salary/wage change as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for Susan Bauer, Commissioners’ Office.

As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, and have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Board in the amount of $291,066.72.

The Commissioners approved the request for out of state travel for Deputy Eric Talbot and Deputy Collin Hyer to attend the Action Targets Advanced Law Enforcement Training Camp in Provo, Utah, June 14 through June 20, 2003.

April 22, 2003

The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Moore and Allison in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Snead was out of town and excused.

The Commissioners met with Derek Pohle, Director/County Road Engineer, Public Works Department, regarding the following: Authorization to Call for Bids – Landfill Liner; Resolution – Jurisdiction Transfer/Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission; Reimbursable Work Request – Town of Coulee City/Cold Mix; Award Letter – 2003 Auctioneering Services; 26 & 28 SW Road – J&K Earthworks/Release of Retainage; Valley Road; U SE Bike Path; District No. 3 – Sunland Estates; Landfill Scale Access Road – Start Paving Tuesday or Wednesday.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, Director/County Road Engineer, Public Works Department, that the 2003 Auctioneering Services be awarded to Campbell Auction, Moses Lake, Washington.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, Director/County Road Engineer, Public Works Department, to complete the cold mix work for the Town of Coulee City as outlined on the Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work.

The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids for Ephrata Landfill Phase 1 Development. Bids are to be opened May 20, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No. 2003-050-CC, a resolution in the matter of transferring jurisdiction of a portion of the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 24 N., Range 27 East W.M. to Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, be passed. Motion carried.

The Commissioners approved the salary/wage change as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for: Anthony M. Hale, Jail; Brent M. Coomes, Jail; James Weaver, Jail; Aaron Seabright, Jail; Maria Razey, Jail; and David Patten, Information Services.

The Commissioners approved the request for Transfer of Funds in Miscellaneous General Govt. Department #125 of the Current Expense Fund #001, in the amount of $1,200 to re-allocate budget for dues for the Lake Roosevelt Forum and the Big Bend Resource Conservation and Development.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Washington State Community Development Block Grant Program, Grantee Closeout Performance Report, Grant Number 02-64002-004.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until April 28, 2003.

Attest: ________________________ Clerk of the Board

Tim Snead, Excused BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington __________________________________ Chair __________________________________ __________________________________