COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of February 18, 2003

 

            The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair of the Board, Deborah Moore. All of the Commissioners were in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

 

            The Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the February 10, 2003, session as written.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Douglas and Jennifer Skone Final Plat Submission and Review, File #02-3383.

 

            The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding the Banks Lake Developers Minor Rezone request to change the existing zoning district, Rural Remote, to Rural Residential 2 zoning district. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to uphold the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Minor Rezone with the six Conditions of Approval and 10 Findings of Fact, be passed. Motion carried.

 

            The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing regarding the Slough Investments Minor Zone Change to change 20-acres currently zoned Rural Residential-1 to five acres of Rural General Commercial and 15 acres of Rural Light Industrial. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to adopt the Minor Zone Change of 20 acres currently zoned Rural Residential-1 to five acres Rural General Commercial and 15 acres of Rural Light Industrial with the 10 Findings of Fact, be passed. The motion carried. Commissioner Moore opposed the motion.

 

            The Commissioners met with the Public Works Department regarding the following: 1:30 p.m. Hearing – Leasing and Selling Farm Unit 64; 2:00 p.m. Bid Opening – Equipment Contract 2003-10 (Radios); Local Agency Agreement – Harris Road; Award Letter – Forklift, 2-post auto lift, lathe and rock rake; Contract extension letter – Chassis for Digger Derrick; Bridge #350 – Closure Agreement; Solid Waste Supervisor; I-90 West Bound Off Ramp-WSDOT.

 

            The Commissioners held a Public Hearing in the matter of leasing and selling a portion of Farm Unit 64, Block 75, in the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution No. 2003-016-CC in the matter of leasing and selling a portion of Farm Unit 64, Block 75, in the Columbia Basin Irrigation Projection, Notice of Lease and Sale, be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 2003-017-CC in the matter of leasing and selling a portion of Farm Unit 64, Block 75, in the Columbia Basin Irrigation Projection, Findings and Determinations, setting the hearing for Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., be passed. Motion carried.

 

            The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Equipment Contract 2003-10, four 45 watt mobile radios; one 125 ft. antenna tower on Beezley Hill; one 100 watt repeater station on Beezley Hill; one 30 ft. antenna tower on Mattawa Shop; one 50 watt repeater station; 40 programming services. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

 

            The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, PE, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, to extend the existing contract with Freedom Freightliner to include one additional 32,000 gvw chassis to be placed into service as the chassis for the digger derrick.

 

            The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, PE, Director, Public Works Department/County Engineer, that Contract 2003-09, one (1) 8,000 lb fork lift be awarded to Hyster Sales Company, Wenatchee, Washington; two (2) 12,000 lb. 2-post automotive lift be awarded to Equipment Sales Co., Inc., Woodinville, Washington; one (1) 14”x40” geared head precision lathe be awarded to Faber Industries, Moses Lake, Washington; one (1) two-way rock rake be awarded to Adams Tractor, Spokane, Washington.

 

            The Commissioners approved the following salary increases:

 

Amy Rolly              Developmental Disabilities Residential         $1,786.06 per month

Rebecca Mulamba  Developmental Disabilities Residential         $1,143.21 per month

Erin Reyes              Developmental Disabilities Residential         $1,420.12 per month

Trudy Black           Grant Mental Healthcare                             $2,093.00 per month

Stan Marr               Grant Mental Healthcare                             $17.80 per hour

Edith Williams         Grant Mental Healthcare                             $11.65 per hour

Reyna Gonzales      Grant Mental Healthcare                             $2,433.00 per month

Flor Garcia             Grant Mental Healthcare                             $2,433.00 per month

Jackie Wells           Grant Mental Healthcare                             $2,263.00 per month

Leiza Tobin            Grant Mental Healthcare                             $2,206.00 per month

Amanda Alvarez     Grant Mental Healthcare                             $2,093.00 per month

Dawn Miller           Grant Mental Healthcare                             $3,448.00 per month

Nicole Fredrick      PARC                                                        $2,246.00 per month

Tammy Francis       PARC                                                        $2,301.00 per month

 

            The Commissioners approved the voluntary separation of Michael A. (Tony) Lidbetter, Juvenile Department.

 

            The Commissioners approved the voluntary separation of Donn R. Harris, Superior Court.

 

            The Commissioners approved the separation of Danielle M. Adams, Juvenile Department.

 

            The Commissioners approved the military leave of Tina Gee, Developmental Disabilities Residential.

 

            The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, Director, Public Works Department, that Contract 2003-10 be awarded to Spectrum Communications, Moses Lake, for four 45 watt mobile radios; one 125 ft. antenna tower on Beezley Hill; one 100 watt repeater station on Beezley Hill; one 30 ft. antenna tower on Mattawa Shop; one 50 watt repeater station; 40 programming services.

 

            The Commissioners received an Amended Claim for Damages from Tamara Tucker. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.

 

            The Commissioners received a Claim for Damages from Maria Contreras. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.

 

            The Commissioners received a 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 2002 CDBG Planning-Only Grant Pre-Application; Jurisdiction: Grant County; Subrecipient Organization: Beverly Water District.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution Number 2003-018-CC in the matter of Grant County Levies for 2003 taxes, be passed. The motion carried.

 

            The Commissioners approved the request for Transfer of Funds in Department #141, Current Expense Fund #001, in the amount of $21,480 to re-allocate budget for Spillman Software Contract.

 

            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. 02-64003-004, Payment Request #1.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution Number 2003-019-CC, establishing a new position of Office Engineer in the Public Works Department, which was approved December 9, 2002, be passed. The motion carried.

 

February 19, 2003

 

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

 

            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 $1,264,631.44.

 

            As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve a general salary increase of 1.5% for all non-represented and elected official positions (except Commissioners, Chief Deputy Sheriffs and Undersheriff) retroactive to January 1, 2003.

 

            The Commissioners approved this date the appointment of the Doug Rathbone to the Grant County Fairgrounds Facility Advisory Committee as the alternate Columbia Basin Rodeo representative effective February 12, 2003.

 

            The Commissioners approved the following salary increases:

 

Lance Urwin           Jail                                                             $2,816.00 per month

Leslie Gonzales       Sheriff’s Office                                           $3,448.00 per month

Tonya Price            Jail                                                             $2,078.00 per month

Carla Payne            Sheriff’s Office                                           $2,370.00 per month

Donna Jirak            Jail                                                             $2,308.00 per month

 

            The Commissioners approved the starting salary of David Taylor, Jail, at $10.00 per hour

 

February 20, 2003

 

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

 

            The Commissioners set a Public Hearing for March 10, 2003, at 2:30 p.m., Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, regarding requests for supplemental budget in the Current Expense fund #001, Sheriff’s Department #114 in the amount of $41,223.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution Number 2003-020-CC setting a Public Hearing relating to the facts requiring an appropriation and expenditure of funds for the Auditor’s Department #104, Current Expense Fund #001, in the amount of $50,000 be passed. The motion carried. The Public Hearing is to be held March 10, 2003, at p.m.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Ordinance 1-2003-CC approving a minor zone request for parcel #18-2314-001, consisting of 107.91 acres, currently owned by Banks Lake Developers, Incorporated. The subject proposal is located in a portion of Section 21; Township 28 North; Range 30 East; Willamette Meridian, Grant County, Washington, be passed. Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Ordinance 2-2003-CC approving a minor zone change request by Slough Investment, of 20 acres in Section 4, Township 20 N. Range 27 E. WM. from Rural Residential 1 to 15 acres of Rural Light Industrial and 5 acres of Rural General Commercial, be passed. Motion carried.

 

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until February 24, 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attest:

 

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Clerk of the Board

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Grant County, Washington

 

 

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Chair

 

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