COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of January 27, 2003

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

The Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the January 21, 2003, session as written.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Washington State Military Department Amendment to Contract E03007, Grant County Operations.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the State of Washington County Road Administration Board Certification of the 2003 Road Levy and Estimated Revenue Produced.

The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Stephanie Ahrens, Grant Mental Health, to $5,586.90 per month.

The Commissioners approved the reduction in schedule of Miranda Bridges, Development Disability Residential, from $1,120.80 per month for a 35 hour work week and $672.48 for a 21 hour work week.

The Commissioners approved the salary adjustment of Michelle Dodsen, Development Disabilities Residential, to a non-exempt status.

The Commissioners approved the job title change of Debbie Marceau, Development Disability Residential, from Community Living Manager to Assistant Residential Programs Manager.

The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Carol A. Crater, District Court, to $3,445.00 per month.

The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Michelle Jaderlund, Auditor’s Office – Accounting, to $2,603.00 per month.

The Commissioners approved the starting salary of Danielle M. Shaw, Auditor’s Office - Recording, to $1,952 per month.

The Commissioners approved the three percent (3%) increase to the Sheriff position retroactive to July 1, 2002, until the position was officially taken by Frank DeTrolio, to Mike Shay for his term as Sheriff.

The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Barbara Dotson, temporary hourly, Commissioner’s Office, to $10.00 per hour.

The Commissioners approved the separation date of January 23, 2003, for Allison Nystrom, Grant Mental Health.

The Commissioners approved the Juvenile Court and Youth Services department change to its Detention Monitor Relief staff wage scale to reflect the recent increase in the maximum temporary wage.

The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing for an amendment to the Grant County Unified Development Code, Title 23 Zoning, Chapter 23.12 Development Standards, Section 23.12.150 Signs. The subject properties affected include all rural lands located both inside and outside of Urban Growth Areas, including the rural Lands of the County and Rural Activity Centers. The public was invited to comment. Judy Janett, Royal City, advised the Board that she objected to the signs at the end of the Royal City airport and requested that the Commissioners reconsider the height and size of the signs. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead that the hearing be continued, with proper notification to appropriate agencies, to March 18, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. The motion passed.

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. 02-64002-0, Payment Request #10.

January 28, 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 signed the 2003 Agreement Concert Management/Development Agreement between House of Blues Concerts, Inc., and Grant County.

The Commissioners signed the Special Counsel Contract between Menke Jackson Beyer Elofson Ehlis & Harper, LLP, and Grant County.

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 $285,461.47.

Deborah Moore, as Chair of the Grant County Legislative Authority, designated Commissioner Snead to serve on the Grant County Canvassing Board for the period February 4, 2003 through February 14, 2003.

The Commissioners approved the starting salary of Rene Garza, Jail, at $2,347.05 per month.

The Commissioners approved the starting salary of Pete Chaves, Jail, at $2,347.05 per month.

The Commissioners met with the Public Works Department regarding the following: 3:00 p.m. Bid Opening – Single Drum vibratory Soil Roller; 3:15 p.m. Bid Opening – Tilt Trailer & Detachable Gooseneck Trailer; 3:30 p.m. Bid Opening – Off-Highway Dump Truck; Bid authorization – Ford Lift, Automotive Lift, Precision Lathe, Two-Way Rock Rake; Award Letters – 4.5 cy Wheel Loader and autos, Pickups and Vans; CRAB – Certification of Road Fund Expenditures for Fish Passage Barrier Removal; Landfill Electronics Disposal; Interview for Solid Waste Supervisor; Landfill Scale.

The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on Equipment Contract 2003-09, one (1) 8,000 lb fork lift; two (2) 12,000 lb. 2-post automotive lift; one (1) 14”x40” geared head precision lathe; one (1) two-way rock rake. Bids to be opened February 11, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.

The Commissioners signed the Contract between Grant County and Freedom Truck Centers, Inc., Spokane, Washington, for Equipment Contract 2003-01.

The Commissioners signed the Contract between Grant County and Rowand Machinery Company, Spokane, Washington, for Equipment Contract 2003-02.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, Director, Public Works Department, regarding the 4.5 cy Wheel Loader contract to be awarded to Central Machinery Sales, Inc., 1450 Wheeler Road, Moses Lake, Washington. Central Machinery Sales, Inc., to furnish and deliver one (1) Case 921C XR wheel loader with 4.38 cy bucket struck and including three trade-ins in the amount of $169,785.00, including sales tax.

The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Equipment Contract 2003-06, furnish and deliver single drum vib. Roller FOB Grant County, Washington, with trade-ins. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Equipment Contract 2003-07, furnish and deliver one (1) gvw Tilt Trailer and one (1) 1000,000 gvw Detachable Gooseneck Trailer. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Equipment Contract 2003-08, furnish and deliver off-highway dump truck. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until February 3, 2003.

Attest: ________________________ Clerk of the Board

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington __________________________________ Chair __________________________________ __________________________________